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Solidus of Honorius, Constantinople

Solidus of Honorius, Constantinople

r. 393 - 423 CE

Honorius

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned looking r., holding spear in r. hand and globe with Victory in l. hand. Prow under l. foot. Officina (H) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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