Experts in Coins & Medals

Philippicus (Bardanes), 711-713. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.42 g, 6 h), Constantinople, S = 6th officina. d N FILEPPICЧS - MЧL-TЧS AN Crowned bust of Philippicus facing, wearing a loros, and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand and an eagle-tipped scepter with his left. Rev. VICTORIA - AVςЧ S / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 1f. MIB 1. SB 1447. With an elegant and refined portrait. Minor striking flatness, otherwise, good extremely fine.

Constantius II, as Caesar, 324-337. Follis (Bronze, 18.5 mm, 3.18 g, 6 h), Rome, Q = 4th officina, 326. FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to left. Rev. PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS / RQ Camp gate with two turrets; above, star; below, wreath. RIC 290. Attractive dark-brown patina. About extremely fine.