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Solidus of Honorius, Constantinople

Solidus of Honorius, Constantinople

r. 393 - 423 CE

Honorius

Byzantine

Obv.: Helmeted bust of Honorius, facing, diademed, cuirassed, spear in right hand over shoulder, on left arm shield decorated with horseman spearing down enemy. Rev.: Constantinople enthroned facing, head turned to right, holding scepter and Victory on globe, her left foot on a prow. Star in field left. Officina (E) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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