Experts in Coins & Medals

PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Sardes. Time of Xerxes I to Darios II, circa 485-420 BC. Daric (Gold, 17 mm, 8.31 g). Persian Great King, wearing kidaris and kandys, in kneeling-running pose to right, holding spear with his right hand and bow with his extended left hand. Rev. Oblong incuse punch. BMC pl XXIV, 26. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XIII, 27). Meadows, Administration 321. Sunrise 24. About extremely fine.

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, 127 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.5 mm, 3.87 g, 8 h), Rome mint. ROMA Head of Roma to right with star on flap; below chin, XVI monogram (mark of value). Rev. M·METELLVS·Q·F· around Macedonian shield with elephant's head to in central boss; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Caecilia) 29. Crawford 263/1a. RBW 1064. Sydenham 480. Old collection toning. Some porosity, otherwise, very fine.