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Solidus with bust of Honorius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 402–406
Mint: Ravenna
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 4.42 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.319
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Honorius right, diademed, draped, wearing cuirass.
DNHONORI VSPFAVG
Reverse: Honorius standing right holding standard and globe surmounted by Victory. His right foot rests on captive crouched on ground.
VICTORI A AVGGG In field left and right: R V In exergue: COMOB
DNHONORI VSPFAVG
Reverse: Honorius standing right holding standard and globe surmounted by Victory. His right foot rests on captive crouched on ground.
VICTORI A AVGGG In field left and right: R V In exergue: COMOB
ProvenanceBy date unknown: U.S. Private Collection; April 4, 1935: Anonymous gift to MFA in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)