Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIA. Smyrna. Circa 220-190 BC. Drachm (Silver, 22 mm, 4.03 g, 12 h), stephanophoric series, struck under the magistrate Apollonios. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ZMYPNAIΩN / AΠOΛΛ Homer seated to left, himation draped over knees, his left hand raised to his chin, resting his right on a scroll in his lap, and with a scepter over his right shoulder. Milne, Silver, 31 (same dies). Waddington 1937 (same dies). Rare depiction of Homer. Toned and struck on a broad flan. Magistrate's name recut over ZMYPNAIΩN; flatly struck on both sides, otherwise, good very fine.

CROATIA. Kotor. 1186-1369. Follaro (Copper, 20.5 mm, 0.99 g, 2 h). S TRI - [FON] St. Tryphon, nimbate, standing facing, holding cross-tipped scepter with his right hand. Rev. CATA - RA St. Tryphon, nimbate, standing facing, holding cross-tipped scepter with his right hand. CNI III.87. Cf. Dimnik & Dobrinić 7.1.1.3 (different legend arrangement). Olive green patina. Some roughness, otherwise, good fine.