Experts in Coins & Medals

SKYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Koson, mid 1st century BC. Stater (Gold, 21 mm, 8.39 g, 12 h). ΚΟΣΩΝ Roman consul walking to left, preceded and followed by a lictor; in the field to left, monogram of BR. Rev. Eagle, standing to left on a scepter, holding a wreath in his raised right claw. Hourmouziadis B/d. Iliescu 1. RPC I 1701A. Sharply-struck, well-centered and clear. Virtually as struck.

PHOENICIA. Sidon. Baalshallim II, circa 401-366 BC. Dishekel (Silver, 33.5 mm, 26.55 g, 9 h). 𐤁 (Phoenician "B") Galley moving to left above waves. Rev. Persian Great King in slow biga to left with driver holding reins with both hands; behind, attendant (Baalshallim?) advancing to left, wearing Egyptian -style dress, holding cultic scepter in his right hand and votive vase with his left. Betlyon 18. Elayi & Elayi 460-673. HGC 10, 236. Porous surfaces, minor doubling on reverse, otherwise, about very fine.