Experts in Coins & Medals

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinople, Z = 7th officina, circa 507-518. ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head turned slightly to right, holding a short spear with his right hand and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Z / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding, in her right hand, a long staff surmounted by reversed Chi-Rho; in the left field, star of eight rays. Cf. DOC 6 (but this officina unrecorded). MIBE 6a. Sb 4. Clear and sharply struck. Extremely fine.

SICILY. The Mamertinoi. 220-200 BC. Pentonkion (Bronze, 26.5 mm, 12.81 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rev. MAMEPTINΩN Warrior advancing to right, wearing helmet and holding shield and spear; to right, [Π]. Calciati I, 41. HGC 2, 853. SNG ANS 441. SNG Morcom 638. Very fine.