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.

KINGS OF PAEONIA. Patraos, circa 335-315 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 13.12 g, 3 h), Astibos or Damastion. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΠΑΤΡΑΟΥ Paeonian horseman, wearing crested helmet and full armor, galloping to right and spearing fallen warrior; behind horseman, monogram. HGC 3.1, 148. Paeonian Hoard 246 (same reverse die). Peykov E2130. Attractively toned. Nearly extremely fine.