Experts in Coins & Medals

Phocas, 602-610. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.32 g, 8 h), Constantinople, I = 10th officina, 607-609. d N FOCAS PERP AVI Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger in his left hand and long, rho-topped cross in his right. DOC 10j. MIB 9. SB 620. A very interesting coin with very perfunctorily engraved inscriptions: perhaps it was part of an issue that needed to be struck rapidly for military reasons? Virtually as struck.

Julia Mamaea, Augusta, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 2.45 g, 6 h), mother of Severus Alexander, Rome, 232. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE Fecunditas standing left, holding cornucopia with her left hand, extending right hand to child reaching up to her. BMC 917-919. Cohen 5. RIC 331 (Alexander Severus). Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.