A very rare solidus of Honorius
Lot 2686
Honorius, 393-423. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, 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. CONCORDI-A AVGG / TES•OB• Constantinopolis, helmeted and head to right, seated facing on throne, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left and placing her right foot on a prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 50/1. RIC 359. Very rare. A fresh, sharply struck and lustrous example. Very light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From a Bavarian collection of late Roman gold coins, formed in the early 2000s.
Starting price:
200 CHF
Hammer price:
950 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closing time: 15-Jul-24, 14:23:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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