Experts in Coins & Medals

Theodora, 1055-1056. Histamenon nomisma (Gold, 25.5 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX - RЄςNANTIҺm Christ Pantokrator, standing facing on dais, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels with his left. Rev. + ΘЄOΔωΡA - AVΓOVCTΛ Theodora, on the left, her right hand on her breast, wearing crown with pendilia, and ornate robes, and the Virgin Mary, on the right, with her neck between M - Θ, her left hand raised in benediction, nimbate and wearing ornate robes, both standing facing, holding between them a labarum with a pellet on the shaft. DOC 1a. SB 1837. Rare; well-struck and attractive. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

EGYPT. Alexandria. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 24 mm, 11.93 g, 11 h), dated regnal year B (2) = 244/5. Α Κ Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC ΕΥCΕΒ Laureate and cuirassed bust of Philip to right. Rev. L B Draped bust of Nilus to right, crowned with diadem with lotus buds; before, cornucopia. Dattari 10362. RPC VIII, ID 2730.5 (this coin). Very rare. Rough surfaces, otherwise, good fine.