Experts in Coins & Medals

MOESIA. Istros. Circa 425/410-380/350 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.52 g, 12 h). Two facing male heads, shown tête-bêche, with the left head inverted. Rev. ΙΣΤΡΙΗ Sea eagle standing to left on a dolphin, with his head lowered towards the dolphin's head; below, N. AMNG I -. HGC 3.2, 1800. SNG BM Black Sea - (but cf. 225-236 for examples with different controls). Very sharp, well centered and attractively toned. Fine style. Some very minor surface roughness, otherwise, good extremely fine.

Julius Caesar and L. Aemilius Buca, Late February-March 44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.57 g, 3 h), Rome. CAESAR / DICT•PERPETVO Head of Julius Caesar to right, wearing corona aurea. Rev. L•BVCA Venus seated to right, holding Victory in right hand and scepter in left. Alföldi Type XV, 33-4 and 36-8 (A7/R10). Babelon (Julia) 36 and (Aemilia) 15. Crawford 480/7b. CRI 104a. RBW 1682. Sydenham 1062. Very rare; old collection toning. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, about very fine.