Honorius; AE3 Heraclea; Victory crowning emperor
55,00 €
Description
Honorius (393 – 423 AD). AE3 Heraclea mint 395-401 AD. D N HONORIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS EXERCITI; Honorius in military garb standing facing, head right; holding spear and resting on shield, to his right, Victory flying left holding up wreath as if to crown Honorius, dot in right field; SMH… in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,58 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC X 59; Sear 21027 |
| Commentary: | attractive contrasting desert patina |
Historical Context
In 398 AD Theodosius married his cousin the daughter of Stilicho, Maria - both an emperor and bride being just about 14 years old at the time.
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