Experts in Coins & Medals

LOKRIS. Lokris Opuntii. Circa 360-350 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 15.5 mm, 2.82 g, 6 h). Wreathed head of Demeter to right. Rev. OΠONTIΩN Ajax, wearing Corinthian helmet, advancing right, holding sword and shield; between his legs, helmet and broken spear. BCD Lokris 46 = Humphris & Delbridge 17k (O6/R6, this coin). SNG Copenhagen 49. A wonderful example, from the earliest series of hemidrachms and of splendid late Classical style . Nearly extremely fine.

MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 550-500 BC. Hekte (Electrum (plated), 10 mm, 2.56 g). Lion at bay to left; below, tunny swimming to left. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Cf. Boston MFA 1443. Cf. SNG Paris 212. Cf. Von Fritze I 83 (all for prototype). Areas of lost plating, otherwise, nearly very fine.