Experts in Coins & Medals

CAPPADOCIA. Caesaraea-Eusebia. Lucius Verus, 161-169. Didrachm (Silver, 20.5 mm, 6.36 g, 6 h), 161-166. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΟΥΗΡΟC CΕΒΑCΤΟC Laureate head of Lucius Verus to right. Rev. ΥΠΑΤΟC Β Mount Argaeus with trees on its slopes; above, star of eight rays. Henseler 278g. Metcalf, Cappadocia 132b. RPC IV, 3, 7034. SNG von Aulock 6437 (same obverse die). Sharply struck and with a fine portrait. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

ISLAMIC WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 9-14th century. (Bronze, 18 mm, 20.35 g), 5 Dinar weight, Probably early Seljuk. Oblate spheroid form with truncated ends, covered with small bird's eyes. Cf. Hendin, Weights 415 (denomination) and 416 (for this type). Rare!. Attractive patina.