Experts in Coins & Medals

Leo III the "Isaurian", 717-741. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Constantinople, Є = 5th officina. d N D LEO-N P A MЧL • Crowned and bearded bust of Leo III facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia with his left. Rev. VICTORIA - AVςЧ Є / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 1c. Füeg 1.B.5. MIB 1. SB 1502. With a lovely, sharply struck obverse. Minor graffito on the reverse and some minor striking flatness, otherwise, good extremely fine.

FRANCE, Provincial. Lorraine, Duchy. Charles III le Grand, Duke, 1545-1608. Teston (Silver, 28.5 mm, 9.09 g, 1 h), Nancy, 1582-1608. +CAROL·D·G·GAL·LOTH·B·GEL·DVX Cuirassed bust of Charles to right. Rev. +MONETA·NOVA·NANCEII·CVSA Crowned coat of arms. Boudeau 1533. Flon 134. Toned. Polish marks, otherwise, very fine.