Experts in Coins & Medals

Theodora, 1055-1056. Histamenon nomisma (Gold, 26 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Christ Pantokrator, standing facing on dais, wearing nimbus cruciger with pellet in each arm, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels with his left. Rev. + ΘЄOΔωPA AVΓOVCT / (M - Θ) Theodora, on the left, her right hand on her breast, wearing a crown with pendilia, and ornate robes, and, on the right, the Virgin Mary, nimbate, her left hand raised in benediction, and wearing ornate robes, both standing facing, holding between them a labarum with a pellet on the shaft and at the base. DOC 1a. SB 1837. Rare; well-struck and attractive. Extremely fine.

PHRYGIA. Hierapolis. Pseudo-autonomous issue, Circa 100-218. (Bronze, 19 mm, 4.38 g, 12 h). Laureate and draped bust of Asklepios to right, holding serpent-staff. Rev. IEPAΠOΛ-EITΩN Winged Nemesis standing to left, holding bridle. BMC 16-7. RPC IV.2, ID 2030 (temporary). SNG Hunterian 1952. Rare and attractive for the type. Very fine.