ROMAN PENDANT

Gold coin pendant, now extremely worn. Late Roman solidus of Honorius (AD 393-423), dating to AD 397-402 (Reece Period 21), CONCORDIA AVGG(B), Constantinopolis enthroned facing, Mint of Constantinople. RIC X, p. 240, no. 8.Obverse: D N HONORI - VS P F AVG; Helmeted bust facing, diademed, cuirassed, holding spear in right hand over right shoulder and shield on left arm.Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG(B); Constnatinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; her right foot is on prow.Mintmark: -//CONOBRIC X dates this coin to AD 397-402, within the period of joint rule by Arcadius and Honorius. The joint reign of two emperors is indicated by AVGG at the Constantinople mint; this would change to AVGGG with the establishment of Theodosius II as the third imperial colleague. The coin is well worn, its edge has been lightly hammered up to create a ridge framing the coin, and it has a loop added for suspension, showing its re-use as jewellery in a later period than its issue.The coin has been modified to form a decorative pendant by the addition of a gold suspension loop soldered to both sides, positioned at 12 o'clock on the obverse and 6 o'clock on the reverse. Th