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Solidus with bust of Honorius

Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 397–403
Mint: Constantinople

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 4.41 gm.
Credit Line Gift of Henry H. Fay
Accession Number13.1378
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Honorius, helmeted, cuirassed, facing, holding spear in right hand and on left arm shield, decorated with emperor on horse charging right.
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Reverse: Constantinopolis seated front, head right, holding spear in right hand and Victory on globe in left, and setting right foot on prow of galley.
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