Lot 163

Ancient World Foreign Roman Empire Honorius Constantinople Mint Gold Solidus

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 75000 - 85000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
RIC # 8, Depeyrot # 55/2
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
19.85 mm
Weight
4.41 gms
Denomination
Solidus
Calendar/Year
393-423 AD

Ancient World, Foreign, Roman Empire, Honorius (393-423 AD), Gold Solidus, 4.41 gms, 19.85 mm, Constantinople Mint, Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust of king facing slightly right, spear over right shoulder, holding a shield in left arm, Legend surrounding reads as ‘D N HONORIVS P F AVG’, Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, head to right, holding a spear in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand, Legend surrounding reading as ‘CONCORDI A AVGG’, Legend ‘CONOB’ in Exergue, Few surface scratches, RIC # 8, Depeyrot # 55/2, very fine, very rare.