Experts in Coins & Medals

Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.41 g, 6 h), Rome, 21 December 69-early 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. IVDAEA Mourning Jewess seated to right resting her head on her left hand; behind, trophy of arms composed of a helmet, a cuirass, two shields and greaves on a pole, flanked by two shields on the ground. BMC 35. BN 24. Cohen 226. Hendin 6509. RIC II.1 2. Light marks, otherwise, good very fine.

PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, circa 420-375 BC. Siglos (Silver, 16 mm, 5.47 g), Sardes. Persian king, wearing radiate tiara, in running/kneeling stance to right, holding dagger in his right hand and bow in his left, quiver over his shoulder. Rev. Oblong incuse. BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 10. Carradice Type IV/B, pl. XIV, 43. Attractive iridescent toning. Very fine.