Experts in Coins & Medals

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinople, Z = 7th officina, circa 507-518. ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head turned slightly to right, holding a short spear with his right hand and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Z / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding, in her right hand, a long staff surmounted by reversed Chi-Rho; in the left field, star of eight rays. Cf. DOC 6 (but this officina unrecorded). MIBE 6a. Sb 4. Clear and sharply struck. Extremely fine.

Constans, 337-350. (Bronze, 22 mm, 5.18 g, 12 h), Cyzicus, Γ = 3rd officina, 348-350. D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans to left, holding a globe in its hand. Rev. FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO / SMKΓ soldier advancing to the right, head left, leading small figure from hut beneath tree, and holding spear. LRBC 2475. RIC 72. About extremely fine.