Honorius, 393-423. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 408-420. D N HONORIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Honorius facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG A / CONOB Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing on throne, head to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing her right foot on prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 73/1. RIC 201. Fresh and attractive. A few minor scrapes and with minor traces of mounting, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, acquired before 2021.