Honorius AD 393-423. Constantinople
Fourreé Solidus Æ

22 mm, 3,19 g

D N HONORI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Honorius facing, head turned slightly to right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif on left arm / CONCORDI-A AVGG / Z/CONOB Constantinople seated facing, head to right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe, foot on prow; in left field, star.

Very Fine

Depeyrot 73/1; RIC. 2

Honorius was a Roman Emperor who ruled from AD 395 to 423. He was born in AD 384 as the younger son of Emperor Theodosius I and Aelia Flaccilla. After his father's death in AD 395, the Roman Empire was divided, with Honorius ruling over the Western Roman Empire, while his older brother Arcadius ruled the Eastern Roman Empire. Honorius' reign was marked by internal and external challenges. The Western Roman Empire faced constant threats from barbarian invasions, and the administration struggled with economic difficulties and political instability. Honorius was often under the influence of powerful ministers and generals, such as Stilicho. Despite efforts to defend the empire, the Western Roman Empire continued to decline under his rule. Honorius died in AD 423 and was succeeded by his young nephew Valentinian III.