Ancient Coins: ROMAN GOLD: Honorius, 393-423 A.D. Ex: Sternberg

AV Solidus, 4.48g. 21mm.  Ravenna, 402-406 A.D.  DN HONORIVS P F AVG.  Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust to right.  Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG; COMOB in exergue; R-V in fields to left and right. Emperor standing to right holding standard and globe with victory;  he places his left foot on submissive captive.  RIC 1321.  Unusual large die break in legend and field to right.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Sternberg, Zurich, Auciton XI, 1981, lot 954.

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