Experts in Coins & Medals

Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 20.5 mm, 3.74 g, 7 h), uncertain mint in Hispania, possibly Colonia Patricia, 19-18 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS oak-wreathed head of Augustus to left. Rev. DIVVS - IVLIVS 8-rayed comet with flaming tail upwards. BMC 326. Cohen 97. RIC 37b. Toned and clear. Minor marks on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 120-100 BC. (Bronze, 21.5 mm, 8.52 g, 11 h). Diademed bust of Artemis to right, with [bow and quiver] over her shoulder. Rev. ΣΙΝΩ-ΠΗΣ Tripod. HGC 7, 417. SNG BM Black Sea 1524. Some roughness; minor die shift on reverse, otherwise, very fine.