Experts in Coins & Medals

Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinople, I = 10th officina, 462-466. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing slightly to right, holding spear with his right hand behind his head, and holding, with his left hand, a shield decorated with a horseman. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing to left, supporting long jeweled cross; in the field to right star. Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Very sharp, well struck and lustrous. Good extremely fine.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great), 40-4 BCE. 8 Prutot (Bronze, 24 mm, 6.40 g, 12 h), Samaria, struck in regnal year 3 = 38/7. Facing helmet with cheekpieces surmounted by star; to left and right, palm branch. Rev. HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ Tripod with lebes; in field to left, LΓ (date); in field to right, monogram of PT. Ariel & Fontanille Type 1 (O19/R93) Hendin 6204. Meshorer 44. RPC I 4901. Green patina. Smoothed, otherwise, very fine.