Experts in Coins & Medals

SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria. Seleukeia Pieria. 1st century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30.5 mm, 14.90 g, 12 h), dated year ZI (17) = 93/92. Veiled and laureate bust of Tyche to right; all within fillet border. Rev. ΣΕΛΕΥΚΕΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ Filleted thunderbolt on throne; between the throne legs, ZI; in the field to right, M; all within laurel wreath. BMC 23. DCA 697. HGC 9, 1382. Elegant portrait; struck on fine silver and very impressive on hand; one of the best examples offered in the market. Obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.

Trajan Decius, 249-251. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.15 g, 7 h), Rome. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius to right. Rev. ADVENTVS AVG Trajan Decius, on horse pacing to left, raising his right hand and holding short scepter in his left. Cohen 4. RIC 11b. Very fine.