Description: Honorius (393 - 423 AD). AE3, Constantinople mint 408-423 AD. D N HONORIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, star behind head / GLORIA ROMANORVM; two emperors standing facing, heads turned towards each other, each holding a spear and a globe between them; CONSA in ex.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 2 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: RIC X Constantinople 409; Sear 21020

Commentary: actually rare in this condition; brown patina, some flat area on reverse

History: Mausoleum of Honorius was demolished in late November 1519, during the construction of St Peter's Basilica.

Article Number: 010-10-03-44149