Honorius; AE3 Cyzicus; emperor on horseback
Description:
Honorius (393 - 423 AD). AE4 Cyzicus mint (392-395 AD). D N HONORIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor on horseback, hand raised; SMKA in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
1,92 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC IX Cyzicus 29c; Sear 20998
Commentary:
bronze patina, attractibe portrait
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:
009-10-01-45200