Experts in Coins & Medals

PHRYGIA. Philomelion. Otacilia Severa, Augusta, 244-249. (Bronze, 30 mm, 14.61 g, 12 h), struck under the magistrate Marcus Nestor. ωΤΑΚΕΙΛΙΑ CΕΥΗΡΑ CΕΒ Diademed and draped bust of Otacilia Severa to right, set on a crescent. Rev. ΕΠΙ Μ ΝΕCΤΟ ΦΙΛΟΜΗΛΕΩΝ / Β Tetrastyle circular tholos, with spirally fluted columns, a domed roof surmounted by akroteria and, at the center, by a floral base supporting a figure standing to left; enclosed within the intercolumniation, cult statue of Dionysos standing facing, turned slightly to the left and holding a kantharos with his right hand; to his right, tree trunk; in the foreground, a platform with, at the center, a round altar on a pedestal. RPC VIII, ID 20685.9 (this coin). Attractive light-brown patina. Scattered encrustations, otherwise, good very fine.

MYSIA. Parium. Julius Caesar, 49-44 BC. (Bronze, 10 mm, 0.95 g, 4 h), Struck under the magistrate P. Mucius, 45 BC (?). C - G / P - I Plough; beneath, ear of corn. Rev. MVC / PIC・IIII ・I / ・D・D D in three lines. RPC I, 2254a. Extremely rare with only four examples known to RPC Online; well-centered. Somewhat rough surfaces with minor encrustations, otherwise, good very fine.