Description: Honorius (393 - 423 AD). AE4 Nicomedia mint, 408-423 AD. DN HONORIVS PF AVG; rosette diademed draped and cuirassed bust right, star behind / GLORIA ROMANORVM; Honorius and Theodosius II standing facing, heads turned toward each other, holding spears and both supporting globe between them, SMNA in ex.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 1,12 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC X 412

Commentary: scarce; dark green patina with some minor encrustation, good details for this type

History: The execution of Stilicho ordered by Honorius, was probably one single occurrence in the beginning of the 5th century that sealed the fate of the Western half of the empire, though its struggle lasted for more seven decades.

Article Number: 047-04-02-41652