ANCIENT COINS. Roman Coins. Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated. Justa Gratia Honoria (sister of Valentinian III), Gold Solidus, 4.47g, 12h.Mint of Ravenna.Struck c. A.D. 430-435.DN IVST GRAT HONORIA P F AVG, bust of Honoria facing right, wearing a pearl-diadem and a necklace, and draped with a cross on shoulder, crowned above by the Hand of God. Rev. BONO REI PVBLICAE, Victory standing left, holding a long cross, a star above, R-V in field, COMOB in exergue (RIC 2022; C 1; Depeyrot 15/1; Kent-Hirmer pl. 192, 756).Broad flan, some light traces of double-striking, extremely fine and attractive.Very rare.
Ex H. D. Rauch, Auction 82, Vienna, 23 April 2008, lot 661
Part of the Aurora Collection.
Estimate: US$ 25,000