Experts in Coins & Medals

Julian II, The Philosopher, 361-363. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.44 g, 1 h), Sirmium. FL CL IVLIA-NVS PP AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian to right. Rev. VIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM / (palm)SIRM(wreath) Armored soldier advancing to right, his head turned back to left, holding a trophy with his left hand and grasping the hair of a kneeling captive with his right. Cohen 78. Depeyrot 22/1. RIC 99a. Lustrous and attractive. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, 323-305 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 8 mm, 0.37 g, 6 h), uncertain provincial mint 6 (possibly Kyrene?), circa 311-305. Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Eagle with closed wings, standing to left, with head turned back to right. Obolos 39, 2025, 433. Cf. CPE 209 = Weber 8230. Gitler & Lorber, 40-41. Extremely rare and unpublished in the standard references as a hemiobol. Toned. Minor scratches and somewhat porous, otherwise, nearly very fine.