Experts in Coins & Medals

Constantine V Copronymus, with Leo IV and Leo III, 741-775. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.44 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 764-773. COhS[τAhτIhO]S S LEOh O hEOS Crowned equal sized busts of Constantine V, bearded and on the left, and Leo IV, beardless and on the right, both facing and wearing a chlamys; between their heads, cross and pellet. Rev. d LE-ON PA MЧL Crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing loros and holding cross potent on base in his right hand. DOC 2d. Füeg 6.A.3. SB 1551. Obverse struck from a slightly rusty die, otherwise, very fine.

L. Appuleius Saturninus, 104 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.75 g, 12 h), Rome. Helmeted head of Roma to left. Rev. L · SATVRN Saturn driving galloping quadriga right, holding harpa in his right hand; above,÷. Babelon, (Appuleia) 1. Crawford 317/3b. RBW 1171 var. (control). Sydenham 578a. Scarce issue, and rare with this control. Light cabinet toning. Very fine.