Experts in Coins & Medals

Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Light-weight Solidus of 22 Siliquae (Gold, 21 mm, 4.09 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 578-582. M TIB CON-TANT PP AVC Cuirassed bust of Tiberius II facing, wearing helmet with diadem and pendillia, and surmounted by a cross, holding a globus cruciger with his right hand, and with a shield, decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGG Θς / OB+∗ Cross potent base and four steps. DOC 38 (Antioch). MIBE 5. SB 446 (Antioch). An unusual denomination, minted for trade purposes. Well-struck. Minor marks. Good extremely fine.

GAUL, Central Gaul. Andecavi. Circa 120-80 BC. Quarter Stater (Gold, 12 mm, 1.84 g, 11 h). Celticized head to right; behind, pellets. Rev. Devolved charioteer driving biga drawn by an androcephaloid horse to right, holding reins in right hand and whip(?) with left; below, winged figure (Nike?) flying right. Cf. DT 2175 (stater). Very rare. Struck on a tight flan, otherwise, very fine.