Experts in Coins & Medals

Constans II, 641-668. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Constantinople, S = 7th officina, 650/1. d N CONSTANTINЧS P P AV Crowned and draped bust of Constans facing, with short beard, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA - AVGЧ S / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 16b. MIB 20. SB 953. Splendid and well-struck. Minor marks, otherwise, virtually as struck.

ISLANDS OFF LAKONIA, Kythera. Circa 100-50 BC. (Bronze, 17.5 mm, 4.97 g, 1 h). Stephaned head of Aphrodite to right. Rev. K-Y Dove flying to right, holding wreath within its claws. BCD Peloponnesos 998. HGC 5, 647. Very rare. Encrustations, otherwise, about very fine.