Experts in Coins & Medals

CYPRUS. Amathos. Evagoras, circa 391-386 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 19.5 mm, 6.67 g, 12 h). Lion lying to right; above, eagle flying to right; below, E. Rev. Forepart of roaring lion to right. Amandry, Amathonte 127 (D1/R-, unpublished reverse die) = BMC 7-8 (this obverse die). Tziambazis 6 var. (no symbols or letters on the reverse). Zapeiti & Michaelidou 13. Very rare. Unusually clear and well-struck. About extremely fine.

EGYPT. Alexandria. Commodus, 177-192. Tetradrachm (Billon, 23 mm, 12.07 g, 11 h), dated regnal year KA (21) of Marcus Aurelius = 180/1. Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΚΟΜΜΟ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟC CΕΒ Laureate head of Commodus to right. Rev. L KA Trophy with captives beneath, both wearing high caps. Dattari 3904. Geissen 2205-6. RPC IV.4, 3380. Rough surfaces; two tiny spots of inactive bronze disease, otherwise, about very fine.