Experts in Coins & Medals

Justin I & Justinian I, 527. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.51 g, 6 h), Constantinople, S = 6th officina, 4 April- 1 August 527. DN IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN PP AVC Justin I and Justinian I nimbate and robed, seated facing on a backless throne, each clasping his right hand to his chest, and each holding a globus cruciger in his left; between their heads, cross. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC S / 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 -. Metcalf Joint Group Id, 16 (O6/S4). MIBE 1d. SB 117. Very rare. Areas of striking weakness; flan fault on reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Tetradrachm (Billon, 24 mm, 12.68 g, 12 h), dated regnal year B (2) = 138-9. ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟC ΕΥCΕΒ bare head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. ΕΤΟΥC Β canopus. Dattari 2179. Dattari (Savio) 8115. Geissen 1284. Milne 1587. RPC IV.4, 16. Rough surfaces, otherwise, about very fine.