Experts in Coins & Medals

SPAIN, Aragon. Ferdinand II the Catholic, 1479-1516. Ducat (Gold, 21 mm, 3.44 g, 11 h), Perpignan. FERDINANDVS•D• G• REX• CS Crowned and draped bust of Ferdinand II to right; in the left field, crescent with points downwards. Rev. ELE• ET•ARAGONVM• COMES• Crowned coat of arms, flanked by P-P. Calico 110. Friedberg 32. Very rare; toned. Slight doubling on obverse; mildly concave flan and some striking flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.

LYDIA. Philadelphia. Philip I, 244-249. (Bronze, 22.5 mm, 5.16 g, 6 h). ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip to right, seen from rear. Rev. ΦΛ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ Panther standing to right, devouring goat. RPC VIII, ID 20294 (temporary). SNG Copenhagen 389. Very rare. Rough surfaces, otherwise, fine.