Honorius; AE4 Antioch; Victory with captive
Description:
Honorius (393 - 423 AD). AE4 Antioch mint 392-395 AD. DN HONORIVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Victory advancing left, holding trophy on shoulder with right hand, and dragging captive with left, cross in left field; ANTA in ex.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
1,34 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC IX Antioch 70c; Sear 21045
Commentary:
rare; olive-grey patina with contrasting deposits
History:
Honorius was born in Constantinople and his brother, Arcadius, in Spain - yet Honorius became later the emperor of the West and Arcadius of the East.
Article Number:
009-06-06-45200