Experts in Coins & Medals

Gordian I, 238. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.56 g, 12 h), Rome, 1. - 22. April 238. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian I to right. Rev. ROMAE AETERNAE Roma, helmeted and draped, seated to left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in her left. BMC 8 (same dies). Cohen 8. RIC 4. Toned, with a fine portrait and struck on a broad flan. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

Leo I, 457-474. Half Siliqua (Silver, 16 mm, 0.74 g, 12 h), contemporary imitation copying Constantinople. D N LEO PE-PRET AVG (sic) Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Leo I to right. Rev. SAL/ REI/PVI / CONS* in three lines within wreath. RIC 650. Cf. RSC 12†a. Rough surfaces, otherwise, fine.