Watch List notes:

Honorius, 393-423. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 408-420. D N HONORI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Honorius facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. CONCOR-DIA AVGG B / CONOB Constantinopolis, helmeted and head to right, seated facing on throne, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory globe in her left and placing her right foot on a prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 73/1. RIC 201. A beautiful piece with an unusually individual portrait. Extremely fine.


From the collection of a retired senior air force officer, ex Künker 193, 26 September 2011, 1037.