Description
Honorius (393 – 423 AD). AE4 Arelate mint 393 AD. DN HONORIVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch.
Honorius; AE4 Arelate; Victory
145,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE12 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,28 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX Arles 30g; Sear 21051 |
| Commentary: | very rare; dark grey patina |
Historical Context
This coin could be celebrating the elevation of Honorius to the rank of Augustus (hence "AVGGG" for Theodosius, Arcadius and Honorius), but also the victory over the usurper Eugenius.
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