Experts in Coins & Medals

Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Constantinople, S = 6th officina, 686-687. IЧSTINIA–NЧS PЄ AV Draped bust of Justinian II facing, beardless, wearing a crown topped with a cross and circlet, and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧ S / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 2 var. (unlisted officina). MIB 2. SB 1243. Rare early issue. Well-struck and clear. Minor die shift on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

ISLANDS OFF LAKONIA, Kythera. Circa 100-50 BC. (Bronze, 17.5 mm, 4.97 g, 1 h). Stephaned head of Aphrodite to right. Rev. K-Y Dove flying to right, holding wreath within its claws. BCD Peloponnesos 998. HGC 5, 647. Very rare. Encrustations, otherwise, about very fine.