Honorius; AE3 Cyzicus; emperor on horseback
Description:
Honorius (393 - 423 AD). AE3 Cyzicus mint 392-395 AD. D N HONORIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Arcadius right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor on horseback right, right hand raised in salute; SMKA in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
1,94 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC IX Cyzicus 29c; Sear 20998
Commentary:
atractive brown patina
History:
Five months after the usurpation of Eugenius in the West Honorius was declared augustus by his father, Theodosius I, probably after some hesitation.
Article Number:
009-09-01-45200