Honorius, AD 393-423. Gold Solidus (4.47 g). Mint of Ravenna, after AD 408. Draped and cuirassed bust of Honorius with close beard, wearing crested and diademed helmet to r. Reverse: Honorius stg. facing in military attire, crowned by Manus Dei above, holding in r. hand sceptre surmounted by P-headed cross, which rests on prostrate serpent-tailed lion, and holding hilt of sword at his side, mint mark R - V in field, COB in exergue. RIC X 1310; DOC 742; C-43; S-20923. Lustrous and superb. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP