Experts in Coins & Medals

Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 23 mm, 4.42 g, 6 h), Ravenna or Sicily, S = 6th officina, 552-565. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVC Cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, wearing a helmet with a trefoil ornament, holding a globus cruciger with his right hand, and with a shield decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC S / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding a long staff surmounted by a staurogram with his right hand and a globus cruciger in his left; in the right field, a star. DOC 333b (Ravenna). MIBE NV37 (Sicily). Monte Judica Hoard 68-69. SB 312 (Ravenna). Double struck, otherwise, good extremely fine.

Caracalla, 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 19.5 mm, 3.00 g, 12 h), Rome, 216. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P Sol standing facing, with head turned to left, raising his right hand and holding a globe in his left hand. BMC 172. Cohen 359. RIC 281b. Toned. About extremely fine.