Roman empire. Honorius (393-423 CE). Maiorina Minted in Antioch. GLORIA ROMANORVM, ANTΓ
Honorius, the son of the great Theodosius, was the final emperor of both Roman Empires. His rule was strongly backed by his chief general, Stilicho, who played pivotal roles as guardian and father-in-law.
Son of Theodosius I, Honorius was born in AD 382. When Theodosius died, in January 395, Honorius and Arcadius divided the Empire, so that Honorius became Western Roman emperor at the age of ten. Despite reigning for three decades, the rule of Honorius is generally regarded as terrible and chaotic. In 410 Rome was sacked for the first time in 8 centuries and by 476 the Western Roman Empire would fall completely.
Honorius (393-423 CE)
Issuer: Honorius (AD 393–423)
Origin: Antioch (Antioch ad Orontem, Roman Syria — modern-day Antakya, Turkey)
Date: Struck circa AD 392–395
Denomination: AE2 (Bronze coin)
Reference: RIC IX Antioch 68f; Sear 20989; Cohen 30
Obverse (Front):
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Description: Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Honorius facing right.
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Inscription: DN HONORIVS PF AVG
("Dominus Noster Honorius Pius Felix Augustus" — Our Lord Honorius, Dutiful and Blessed Augustus)
Reverse (Back):
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Description: Emperor standing right, holding a labarum (Christian military standard) and globe (symbolizing universal dominion).
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Legend: GLORIA ROMANORVM
("The Glory of the Romans") -
Mintmark: ANTΔ (Antioch, Delta workshop)
Material: Bronze
Diameter: Approximately 22 mm
Weight: Approximately 4.65 grams
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