Arcadius (AD 383–408) Eastern Roman Empire AE2 NGC Ch VF

Arcadius — The First Long-Reigning Eastern Emperor

This late Roman bronze AE2 represents Arcadius, son of Theodosius I and ruler of the eastern court during the permanent political division that followed his father’s death.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Arcadius
• Reign and issue period: Augustus AD 383–408; senior eastern emperor from AD 395
• Empire/region: Eastern Roman Empire
• Denomination: Bronze coin; AE2 is a modern size classification
• Composition: AE (bronze or copper alloy)
• NGC grade: Ch VF — Choice Very Fine
• Sheldon-scale equivalent: 30–35
• 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.

Arcadius — The Court at Constantinople

Arcadius was proclaimed Augustus as a child in AD 383. When Theodosius I died in AD 395, Arcadius governed the East from Constantinople while his younger brother Honorius ruled the western empire.

His reign was shaped by powerful court officials, conflict involving Gothic forces and the growing political importance of Constantinople. Arcadius died in AD 408, leaving the eastern throne to his young son Theodosius II.

What the Coin Tells Us

AE2 is a modern numismatic size category rather than an ancient denomination written on the coin. It identifies a broader late Roman bronze module without promising one precise contemporary accounting value.

Arcadius’s bronze coinage circulated through an eastern empire whose government and ceremonial life were increasingly centered on Constantinople. Imperial portraits and reverse types communicated piety, military success and continuity despite intense political pressure.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one late Roman bronze coin of Arcadius in an NGC Ancients holder, graded Ch VF (Choice 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.