Experts in Coins & Medals

ARMENIA MINOR. Satala. Commodus, 177-192. Diassarion (Bronze, 22 mm, 5.28 g, 6 h). IMP CAES COMMODO AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right, seen from behind. Rev. LEG XV Triumphal arch with three openings, a higher central one, containing a legionary aquila, flanked by lower ones each containing a legionary standard; on the roof, male figure, his left arm raised in salute, standing facing in a biga with its horses prancing to left and right . Cf. M. Fox, Four 'New' Ancient Mints, The Numismatist, January 2025, (same obverse die, but this reverse type not published). Cm-C1a. RPC IV.3, ID 25490.2 (this coin). Extremely rare, the third, and best, example known. With a striking portrait of Commodus, a fascinating reverse, and attractive earthen highlights. Very fine.

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Trajan, 98-117. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 15.36 g, 6 h), 103-109/11. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙC ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ Laureate head of Trajan to right; below, eagle standing to right; to right, club. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Ε Laureate head of Melqart to right, with lion skin tied around his neck. McAlee 455. Prieur 1495. RPC III 3528. Wruck 150. Encrustations, slight planchet flaws, otherwise, very fine.