Experts in Coins & Medals

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.54 g, 6 h), Constantinople, A = 1st officina, 629-632. dd NN hERACLIЧS ET hERA CONST PP AV Draped and cuirassed facing bearded equal-sized busts of Heraclius, on the left, with a long beard, and Heraclius Constantine on the right, with a short beard, both crowned, with cross on circlet; between their heads, cross. Rev. VICTORIA - AVSЧ A / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps; in the field to right, K. DOC 30 var. (unlisted officina). MIB 37. SB 751. Well centered and with intriguing portraits. Traces of overstriking and flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.

ISLAMIC WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 10-14th century. (Bronze, 25 mm, 58.29 g), 20 Dirham weight, Probably Seljuk. Cuboid form, all faces covered with eight small annulets and one larger central annulet. Attractive patina.