Experts in Coins & Medals

Philippicus (Bardanes), 711-713. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.52 g, 6 h), Constantinople, A = 1st officina. d N FILEPPICЧS - MЧL-TЧS AN Crowned bust of Philippicus facing, wearing a loros, and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand and an eagle-tipped scepter in his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧ A / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 1a. MIB 1. SB 1447. A spectacular, sharp and lustrous coin. Areas of flat striking in the legends, otherwise, virtually as struck.

Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 22.5 mm, 4.24 g, 7 h), Rome, 244-247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right. Rev. FELICITAS TEMP Felicitas standing facing, her head turned to left, holding caduceus in her right hand and cornucopia in her left. Cohen 43. RIC 31. Bold portrait. Struck with a worn reverse die, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.