• Over 1,600 Years Old – Struck between AD 393 and 423, this bronze coin dates back to the final decades of the Western Roman Empire, offering a rare window into ancient history.

• Graded NGC VF (Very Fine) – Authenticated and encapsulated by NGC, this coin is preserved in collectible condition with strong detail on both obverse and reverse—making it an excellent addition to any ancient coin collection.

• Portrait of a Controversial Emperor – Features Emperor Honorius, whose troubled reign saw the fall of Rome to the Visigoths in 410 CE, a pivotal moment marking the empire’s decline.

Step into the turbulent twilight of the Western Roman Empire with this Roman AE Coin of Emperor Honorius (AD 393–423), graded NGC VF. Honorius, son of Theodosius the Great—the last emperor to rule both East and West—ascended the throne as a child under the watchful eye of his powerful general and later father-in-law, Stilicho. Though Stilicho’s leadership offered a fragile thread of stability, his execution in 408 marked the beginning of the empire’s rapid decline, culminating in the historic and shocking sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 CE—an event immortalized by St. Jerome’s lament: “The city that had taken the entire world was itself taken.”

This ancient bronze coin is a rare relic from the Dominate era, a period defined by the Diocletian reforms and the final years of Rome’s Western reign. The obverse proudly displays a detailed portrait of Emperor Honorius, offering a glimpse of the ruler whose decades-long reign was marked by turmoil and monumental change. The reverse side, often adorned with mythological or military imagery, reflects the symbolic and propagandistic art that defined imperial coinage of the time.

Certified authentic and expertly preserved, this coin isn’t just a piece of metal—it’s a tangible connection to one of history’s most pivotal and precarious eras. Whether you’re a serious collector of ancient numismatics, a history enthusiast fascinated by the fall of Rome, or someone seeking a story-rich artifact, this Honorius AE coin brings the echoes of empire, power, and legacy right to your hands.