Honorius, 393-423. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 397-403. 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 a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG Θ / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing her right foot on prow. Depeyrot 55/2. RIC 8. A lustrous and perfectly centered piece with a portrait of fine style. Good extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.