★ An exceptionally attractive contemporary imitation ★

Honorius, 393-423. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation, after 395. D N HONORI-IVS (sic!) P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Honorius to right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG / M - D / COMOB• Honorius standing right, with his left foot set on captive, holding labarum with his right hand and Victory set on globe in his left. Cf. Depeyrot 16/2 and RIC IX 35c = RIC X 1206 (for prototype). An exceptionaly nice imitation of a Mediolanum issue. Sharply struck and lustrous. Virtually as struck.