Experts in Coins & Medals

Galba, 68-69. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.33 g, 7 h), Rome, circa July 68 - January 69. IMP SER GALBA AVG Bare head of Galba to right. Rev. SPQR / OB / C S within oak wreath. BMC 34 corr. (incorrectly described as laureate). BN 76. Cohen -. RIC 167. Rare, beautifully toned and with an expressive portrait. Extremely fine.

Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Trachy (Bronze, 24 mm, 2.46 g, 6 h), Constantinople. The Virgin Mary seated facing on throne, holding Christ medallion on breast; sigla: B | B. Rev. Michael, on the left, standing facing, holding right hand to beast and holdiking akakia in left, and the Archangel Michael, on the right, standing facing, embracing the emperor. DOC 59-63. SB 2263. Dark green patina. Very fine.