Experts in Coins & Medals

Justinian I, 527-565. Follis of 40 Nummi (Bronze, 38 mm, 18.72 g, 6 h), Antioch, Γ = 3rd officina, regnal year XXII = 22 = 548/9. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVC Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding a globus cruciger with his right hand, and with a shield decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder; in the right field, cross. Rev. A/N/N/O - X/X/II / Γ / ЧHЧΠ Large M; above, cross. DOC 219c. MIBE 145a. SB 220. Brown patina. Good very fine.

SERBIA. Stefan Uroš II Milutin, 1282-1321. Dinar (Silver, 20 mm, 1.00 g, 7 h), contemporary imitation. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on high-backed throne, raising right hand in benediction and with Gospel Book resting on his left knee. Rev. Blundered legend St. Stephen, on left, nimbate, standing facing, and Stefan Uroš II on right, standing facing, together supporting banner between them. Cf. Dimnik & Dobrinić 3.1.1 (prototype). Cf. Jovanovic 7 (prototype). Areas of weakness; deposits, otherwise, very fine.