Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 25  –  11 - 14 March 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 25

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 11.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 12.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 13.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 14.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
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Description

★ From the Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection Part IV, Sotheby's, 19 June 1991, 998 ★

Honorius, 393-423. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 397-402. D N HONORI-VS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Honorius facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG Γ / CONOB Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing on throne, head to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing her right foot on prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 55/2. RIC 8. A beautiful coin with a fine pedigree. Some minor scratches along the edge, otherwise, extremely fine.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 120, 6 October 2020, 890, Classical Numismatic Group Auction 94, 18 September 2013, 1238 and from the Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection Part IV, Sotheby's, 19 June 1991, 998.

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Starting price 250 CHF
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