Experts in Coins & Medals

Justin II, 565-578. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Alexandria, I = 10th officina, 567-578. DN I-VSTI-NVS PP AVI Cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, wearing a helmet with a trefoil ornament, holding, in his right hand, a globe surmounted by Victory crowning him with a wreath, and, a shield, decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC I Constantinopolis, her head turned to right, seated facing on a throne, holding a globe in her left hand and a spear with her right; in the left field, cross with a pellet below. DOC 6 (Constantinople). MIBE 13b. SB 347. Sharply struck from fresh dies, and of distinctive Alexandrian style. Areas of striking weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.

IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 550-500 BC. Drachm (Silver, 13 mm, 3.32 g). Bee. Rev. Irregular incuse square. Karwiese Series V, 3-19. SNG Kayhan 113-14. Toned. Granular surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.