Honorius; AE3 Constantinople; Honorius and Theodosius II
80,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,00 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC X Constantinople 409; Sear 21020 |
| Commentary: | actually rare in this condition; brown patina, some flat area on reverse |
Historical Context
Mausoleum of Honorius was demolished in late November 1519, during the construction of St Peter's Basilica.
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