Experts in Coins & Medals

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.51 g, 7 h), Constantinople, I = 10th officina, 498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to the right, wearing a diadem, and holding a spear with his right hand and a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC I / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding, in her right hand, a long staff surmounted by reversed Chi-Rho; in the field to left, star. DOC 6 var. (unrecorded officina). MIBE 6a. SB 4. Well-centered and well-struck, with underlying luster. Minor flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.

EPEIROS. The Athamanes. Circa 168-146 BC. (Bronze, 16 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h). Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΑΘΑ-ΜΑΝΩΝ Athena standing to left, holding owl and spear. Franke 3-26. HGC 4, 186. Rough surfaces, otherwise, fine.