2013-05-19T23:40:37+01:00http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/489451/format/qrcodehttp://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/489451/format/jsonhttp://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/489451/format/xmlhttp://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/489451/format/geojsonhttp://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/489451489451BH-FCFC92PAS4F3FCFC9001332COIN1.2211Ver 11/189 - 56ROMAN408420A gold solidus of Honorius (AD 393-423) dating to the period AD 408 to 420. CONCORDIA AVGG theta reverse, minted at Constantinople. RIC X, p. 253, no. 201.
This coin has been deliberately defaced on the reverse. There is an N shaped scratch in the right hand field.This coin is an important find as it is not in any major museum collection.2012-02-18 16:20:252013-01-23 15:13:093112011-11-0111113For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’jwattersJulian WattersBHsamSam MoorheadGoldStruck or hammeredCompleteCertainROMANMetal detectorRestricted informationDr Philippa WaltonMr Julian WattersBEDFORDSHIRERestricted informationBEDFORDRestricted informationRestricted informationRestricted informationRestricted informationTL0158TL05NWRestricted informationRestricted informationRestricted informationRestricted informationRestricted informationNorth of BedfordRestricted informationRestricted informationGPSDiademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over right shoulder; on left arm, shield decorated with horseman spearing enemy.D N HONORI-VS P F AVGConstantinopolis seated facing on prow of boat, head right, holding inverted sword in left hand, Victory on globe in right hand. Deliberately scratched 'N-shaped' mark below Victory.CONCORDI-A AVGGΘSolidus12161608Regular1111* - //CONOB1Honorius (emperor)Period 21388-402Constantinople (Istambul, Turkey)Slightly worn: very fine6 o'clock11213CONCORDIA AVGG370738Roman_coin_11_189_56a.jpgimages/jwatters/