Experts in Coins & Medals

Michael II the Amorian, 820-829. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 820-821/2. ∗ MIX-AHL bASILЄς Crowned bust of Michael II facing, wearing chlamys and holding a cross potent with his right hand and an akakia in his left. Rev. MIXAH-L bASILЄЧς Є Crowned bust of Michael II facing, wearing loros and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand and a cruciform scepter with his left. DOC 1. Füeg 1.a. SB 1639. Very rare (only 9 examples known: 4 are in museums and 5, including this one, in private collections), toned and well-centered. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

EGYPT. Alexandria. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Tetradrachm (Billon, 25 mm, 12.24 g, 12 h), Dated regnal year Γ (3) = 223/4. Α ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ CΕΥΗΡ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC ΕΥCΕΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. L Γ Draped bust of Serapis to right, wearing kalathos. Dattari 4345. Milne 2912-3. RPC VI, ID 10255 (temporary). Very rare, with seemingly none offered in recent years; attractive reddish-brown patina. Nearly very fine.