Experts in Coins & Medals

Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, 542-552. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVC Cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, wearing a helmet with a trefoil ornament, holding a globus cruciger with his right hand, and with a shield decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding a long cross with his right hand and a globus cruciger in his left; in the right field, star. DOC 7 (but attributed to Constantinople). MIBE 22. SB 138 (but tentatively attributed to Constantinople). Well-struck, nicely centered and toned. Minor areas of striking flatness, otherwise, good extremely fine.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas, 610-641. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.27 g, 6 h), Constantinople, E = 5th officina, 637-638. Heraclonas, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine wearing cross-topped crowns, standing facing; each holds a globus cruciger in his right hand and his robe in his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ E / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps; in field to left, Heraclian monogram. DOC 34 var. (unlisted officina). MIB 40. SB 759. Lightly clipped, otherwise, about extremely fine.