Theodora (c. AD 337–340) Roman Empire AE4 BI Nummus NGC VF

Theodora — Dynastic Memory After Constantine

This billon AE4 nummus commemorates Theodora, wife of Constantius I and a matriarch of the wider Constantinian family.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Theodora
• Reign and issue period: Commemorative issue c. AD 337–340
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Nummus; AE4 is a modern size classification
• Composition: BI (billon or silvered copper alloy)
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine
• Sheldon-scale equivalent: 20–25
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

The Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.

Theodora — A Tetrarchic Marriage Remembered in Coinage

Theodora married Constantius I during the Tetrarchic period and bore several children who became half-siblings of Constantine I. Her family ties connected the houses of Maximian and Constantius at a time when marriage was used to reinforce imperial alliances.

After Constantine’s death, commemorative coins honored Theodora as an ancestral figure of the ruling family. The issues appeared amid a difficult succession in which many of her male descendants were eliminated, making the public tribute politically complex.

What the Coin Tells Us

AE4 is a modern size category for very small late Roman bronzes rather than an ancient denomination. The metal is often described as billon or silvered copper alloy when traces of surface silvering are present.

Theodora’s posthumous coinage used memory and ancestry to support dynastic legitimacy. These compact pieces preserve the official image of an empress whose importance was rooted in the family structure of the Tetrarchy.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one billon AE4 nummus commemorating Theodora in an NGC Ancients holder, graded VF (Very Fine). A specific mint, issue year, 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.