Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed, Draped, and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VOT X MVLT XX; Legend Surrounded by a Wreath. The Roman Empire was  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed, Draped, and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VOT X MVLT XX; Legend Surrounded by a Wreath. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.4380)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing to the Right Resting His Foot on a Bound Captive,  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing to the Right Resting His Foot on a Bound Captive, Holding a Standard and a Globe. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.4460)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Crowned by Hand of God Above. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing with Shield and Spear, Captive  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Crowned by Hand of God Above. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing with Shield and Spear, Captive at Feet. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.4560)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing Facing Forward, Head to the Right, Holding a  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing Facing Forward, Head to the Right, Holding a Standard and a Globe. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.4609)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Helmeted Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Holding a Spear and a Shield. Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG; Constantinopolis Seated Facing Forward, Head to  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Helmeted Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Holding a Spear and a Shield. Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG; Constantinopolis Seated Facing Forward, Head to the Right, Holding a Spear and Victory. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.6057)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing on the Left, Holding a Spear and a Shield, Being  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing on the Left, Holding a Spear and a Shield, Being Crowned by Vitory, Standing on the Right, Holding a Wreath. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.7050)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Crowned by Hand of God Above. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing with Shield and Spear, Captive  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Crowned by Hand of God Above. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing with Shield and Spear, Captive at Feet. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.7051)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Crowned by Hand of God Above. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing with Shield and Spear, Captive  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Crowned by Hand of God Above. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing with Shield and Spear, Captive at Feet. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.7337)   « Less

Obverse: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; Diademed, Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VOT V; in Wreath. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East  More »

Obverse: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; Diademed, Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VOT V; in Wreath. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. - (LC.344)   « Less

Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; Radiate and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: IOVI CONSER; Jupiter, Standing on the Right Presenting a Globe to Aurelian,  More »

Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; Radiate and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: IOVI CONSER; Jupiter, Standing on the Right Presenting a Globe to Aurelian, Standing on the Left. Aurelian, full name Lucius Domitius Aurelianus, rose through the ranks of the army and became a commander of the strategic cavalry corps in 268 A.D. From this position, he joined the conspiracy against Gallienus. In 270, while he was campaigning against the Goths, he staged a revolt against Emperor Quintillus. Troops across the Empire rallied behind their highly popular general and Quintillus, who recognized the hopelessness of his cause and committed suicide shortly thereafter, paving Aurelian’s path to the throne. As Emperor, Aurelian set about restoring Rome to her past glories, soundly defeating the barbarian invaders who had been threatening the borders and sweeping away usurpers who had seized the throne of far away kingdoms. Aurelian drove Germanic invaders out of Northern Italy back across the Danube, the first of many campaigns whose aims were to secure the borders. He eliminated usurpers who claimed political control of distant provinces and restored their lands under the central authority of Rome. However, Aurelian promoted peace as much as war, overhauling the Roman welfare system and forgiving debts to government. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to an emperor’s reign passed down from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation, which still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0204)   « Less