Theodosius I (AD 379–395) Roman Empire AE Nummus NGC XF

Theodosius I — The Last Emperor of a United Roman Empire

This bronze nummus represents Theodosius I, eastern emperor and the final ruler to govern both halves of the Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Theodosius I
• Reign and issue period: AD 379–395
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Nummus
• Metal: AE (bronze or copper alloy)
• NGC grade: XF — Extremely Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 40
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Theodosius I — Recovery, Civil War and Religious Change

Gratian appointed Theodosius as eastern emperor after the Roman defeat at Adrianople. He rebuilt military strength and reached a settlement that incorporated Gothic groups within the empire.

Theodosius defeated the western claimants Magnus Maximus and Eugenius, briefly reuniting imperial rule. He promoted Nicene Christianity and divided authority between his sons Arcadius and Honorius at his death in AD 395.

What This Coin Tells Us

The nummus was a basic bronze denomination of the late Roman economy. Its small module carried imperial portraits and concise messages across a vast and increasingly regionalized monetary system.

Theodosius’ bronze coinage reflects both military legitimacy and the Christian imperial order. These issues come from the generation immediately before permanent eastern and western courts emerged.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one bronze nummus of Theodosius I in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.