Our examples are relatively well detailed and are about the only common coins of the later period. The other Theodosius is more normal but still above average for the period. Coins of the dynasty of Valentinian and Theodosius make up a significant part of the small size bronzes sold as uncleaned, unpicked lots. The examples shown here do not include the rare issues of usurpers or minor family members but will include most of the coins of this period encountered by the beginner. Counting all the minor varieties and mintmarks, there are thousands of coins available to the specialist.
Some minor varieties are quite rare but low demand makes most reasonably priced.
The exception to this is the high price asked for almost anything from the later years of Rome in the West. While this is not a period I have studied in depth, I hope this survey proves useful to beginning collectors. All Rights Reserved.