Honorius; AE3 Rome; Roma with Victory
Description:
Honorius (393 - 423 AD) AE3 Rome mint 404-408 AD. D N HONORIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VRBS ROMA FELIX; Roma standing half-left, looking right, spear with trophy attached in right, Victory on globe in left, shield at feet, OF - S across fields; SMROM in ex.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
2,12 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC X 1280
Commentary:
scarce; olive grey patina with some deposits, nice details
History:
The first decade of the 5th century was essentially the time when the future fall of the Western part of the Roman Empire was predetermined.
Article Number:
005-08-08-44147