Description: Honorius (393 - 423 AD). AE3 Heraclea mint 395-401 AD. D N HONORIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS EXERCITI; Honorius in military garb standing facing, head right; holding spear and resting on shield, to his right, Victory flying left holding up wreath as if to crown Honorius, dot in right field; SMH... in ex.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 2,58 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC X 59; Sear 21027

Commentary: attractive contrasting desert patina

History: In 398 AD Theodosius married his cousin the daughter of Stilicho, Maria - both an emperor and bride being just about 14 years old at the time.

Article Number: 006-08-07-45047