Experts in Coins & Medals

Probus, 276-282. Aureus (Gold, 22.5 mm, 6.37 g, 12 h), Antioch, 281. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Probus to right. Rev. COMSERVAT (sic!) AVG Sol, nude except for chlamys tied around neck, standing to left, raising right hand in salute and holding globe in left hand. Calicó 4149 (Ticinum, Cyzicus or Antiochia). Cohen 175. Pink VI/1, p. 40. RIC 915. Very well struck on a broad flan; clear and very attractive. Faint scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.

IONIA. Miletos. Late 6th-early 5th centuries BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 1.00 g). Forepart of lion to left, with head reverted. Rev. Stellate pattern within incuse square. SNG Kayhan 476-482. SNG von Aulock 2080. Porous surfaces, otherwise, extremely fine.