Honorius AV Solidus, 4.37g, 21mm
Ravenna, after death of Arcadius AD 408-423
obv. DN HONORI - VS PF AVG
Helmeted bust r., diademed, draped and cuirassed, bearded
rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG
Emperor stg. facing, holding long Tau-Rho and placing l.
hand on hilt of sword; he is crowned by the Hand of God and
places r. foot on neck of prostrate serpent-tailed lion.
in field: R/V
exergue: COB
RIC X, 1310; Rare
nearly EF

Contributed by Hans-Joachim, January, 2005.