Ancient Roman

Coin Portraying Emperor Honorius?

384-423
Silver and bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Honorius, wearing a radiant crown and a type of garment called a cuirass, and facing right. On the back (reverse), the goddess Victory is depicted holding a wreath and a standard.

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