THE ALFRED FRANKLIN COLLECTION OF ANCIENT COINS, ROMAN GOLD, Justa Gratia Honoria (sister of Valentinian III), Gold Solidus, mint of Ravenna, struck c. AD 430-445, D N IVST GRAT HO NORIA P F AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust of Honoria facing right, cross on shoulder, crowned above by Manus Dei, rev BONO REI PVBLICAE, Victory standing left, supporting a long jewelled cross, star above, R-V in field, COMOB in exergue, 4.37g, 12h (RIC 2022; C 1; Depeyrot 15/1). Very fine, toned and very rare.
purchased from Spink & Son Ltd
Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated
Estimate: £6000-8000