Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 19 mm, 8.58 g, 2 h), 'Babylon', 331-325. Head of Athena to right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, adorned with a sphinx seated to right on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Nike standing to left with spread wings, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and a stylis with her left; in the field below to left, Φ; in the field below to right, Μ. Price 3592 (same dies as the illustrated example from the British Museum). A scarce issue, with a small and elegant head of Athena. Minor reverse edge nick at 3h, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

Late Roman imitations, early-4th century. Follis (Bronze, 16 mm, 2.99 g, 11 h), copying the coinage of Constantine I and Licinius I. HHHHHIHT Laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of emperor to right. Rev. THHHHHHT / NN Two Victories supporting an inscribed wreath atop altar. Dark green patina. Good very fine.