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.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h), Constantinople, B = 2nd officina, 629-631. dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST P P Crowned, with cross on circlet, draped and cuirassed facing busts of Heraclius, on the left, with long beard, and Heraclius Constantine, on the right with slight beard; between them above, cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ B / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 26b. MIB 29. SB 749. Minor marks; lightly clipped, otherwise, extremely fine.