Experts in Coins & Medals

SELEUKID KINGS. Demetrios II Nikator, first reign, 146-138 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28.5 mm, 15.92 g, 1 h), Seleukeia ad Tigrim, circa 145-141. Diademed head of Demetrios II to right; all within a fillet border. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY / ΦΙΛΑΔΕ-ΛΦΟΥ / ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Tyhe seated to left on backless throne supported by a tritoness, holding scepter with her right hand and cornucopia withher left; in the exergue, monogram of ΑΥΤ. Jameson 2609 (this coin). SC 1984.1. SNG Spaer 1752. Nicely toned, well-struck and with a good portrait. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

L. Aurelius Cotta, 105 BC. Denarius Serratus (Silver, 19.5 mm, 3.78 g, 6 h), Rome. Draped bust of Vulcan to right, wearing laureate pileus; behind, XVI monogram (denomination mark) above a pair of tongs; before chin, P. Rev. L·COT Eagle, with wings spread, standing to right on a thunderbolt, with head turned to left; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Aurelia) 21. Crawford 314/1b. Cf. RBW 1164-5 (control letter). Sydenham 577. Attractive old collection toning. Somewhat porous surfaces; light scratches, otherwise, good very fine.