Honorius, AE Follis, Antioch Mint, 393-423 AD

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Roman Imperial,Ā  Honorius, AE Follis (bronze, 1.79g, 16mm), Antioch Mint, 393-423 AD
Obv: DN HONORIVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VIRTVS EXERCITI; emperor standing left, head right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. Victory, standing beside him crowns him with a wreath which she holds in her right hand; ANTĪ” in exergue
Ref: RIC X 72 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note: Flavius Honorius was a Roman Emperor who ruled the Western Roman Empire from AD 393 to 423. He ascended to the throne at a young age under the guidance of his father, Theodosius I, and was heavily influenced by key figures such as Stilicho, his guardian and magister militum. Honorius’s reign was marked by significant challenges, including the sack of Rome by the Visigoths in AD 410 and the ongoing fragmentation of the Western Roman Empire. Despite these difficulties, Honorius managed to maintain his rule during a period of great instability.Ā  The obverse features a pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Honorius facing right. The pearl diadem signifies his imperial dignity, while the drapery and cuirass highlight his role as both a sovereign and a military leader, despite his limited personal involvement in military campaigns. The reverse shows the emperor standing to the left, holding a spear in one hand and resting his other hand on a shield, symbolizing his role as a protector of the empire. To his right, Victory is depicted crowning him with a wreath, a symbol of triumph and divine favor. The presence of Victory reinforces the message of Honorius’s legitimacy and success, despite the challenging circumstances of his reign.

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