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Solidus of Honorius, Constantinople

Solidus of Honorius, Constantinople

r. 393 - 423 CE

Honorius

Roman

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman and cross. Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, looking right, holding long scepter and globe surmounted by Victory, right foot on prow. Officina (A) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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