Experts in Coins & Medals

Philip II, 247-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 3.92 g, 4 h), Antioch. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed beardless bust of Philip II to right. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG Elephant advancing to left, guided by a mahout holding a goad and wand. Cohen 5. RIC 246A (but misdescribed with the elephant to right). Bright, lustrous and very sharp, quite rare in this condition. Virtually as struck.

CILICIA. Uncertain mint. 4th century BC . Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.69 g, 1 h). Female head (Arethousa?) facing slightly to left, wearing earrings and necklace. Rev. Facing head of Bes. Göktürk 44. Mildenberg, Kleingeld 36. SNG Levante 233. SNG Paris 486. Toned. Minor edge loss. Very fine.