Theodosius I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 379 - 395 A.D.

Flavius Theodosius, also called Theodosius I and Theodosius the Great
Bronze AE3 G

Obverse: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: CONCORDIA AVG G G / ANTΓ, Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head right, on throne, holding partly seen spear and globe; one foot on prow to left.

Theodosius I 'the Great' - Roman Emperor: 379-395 A.D.

Ruling in the West: Gratian (367-383 A.D.), Valentinian II (375-392 A.D.), Magnus Maximus (383-388 A.D.), Flavius Victor (387-388 A.D.), Eugenius (392-394 A.D.) and Honorius (393-423 A.D.)

Theodosius I was Roman Emperor from 379 to 395. Reuniting the eastern and western portions of the empire, Theodosius was the last emperor of both the Eastern and Western Roman Empire. After his death, the two parts split permanently. He is also known for making Nicene Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.