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RIC X Honorius 1357

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Honorius 1357. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Honorius. Mint: Aquileia. The obverse shows bust of Honorius, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N HONORI-VS P F AVG.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, with the legend VICTOR-IA AVGG.

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Historical context

Honorius was Roman emperor from 393 to 423, having been born the younger son of Emperor Theodosius I and Aelia Flaccilla. Following the death of Theodosius in 395, Honorius ruled the Western Roman Empire under the regency of Stilicho, while his brother Arcadius governed the eastern half. His rule over the western empire was chaotic and precarious, and included the sack of Rome in 410.

Produced at the mint of Aquileia, this bronze AE3 piece was struck during the reign of Honorius within the Roman Empire. The obverse features the emperor's portrait accompanied by the inscription "D N HONORI-VS P F AVG", identifying the ruler. The reverse depicts a winged Victory walking to the left, holding a wreath and a palm branch, accompanied by the inscription "VICTOR-IA AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Aquileia
Authority
Honorius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Honorius, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
Obverse legend
D N HONORI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VICTOR-IA AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Honorius 1357
Denomination and metal
AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N HONORI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTOR-IA AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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