Experts in Coins & Medals

Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.51 g, 5 h), Constantinople, B = 2nd officina, circa 460-468. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo facing, holding a spear with his right hand over his right shoulder, and, over his left, a shield embellished with a horseman attacking a fallen foe. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding long jeweled cross with her right hand; in the field to right, star. Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Lustrous. Virtually as struck.

PISIDIA. Codrula. Elagabalus, 218-222. (Bronze, 35 mm, 23.37 g, 12 h). ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear. Rev. ΚΟΔΡΟΥΛΕΩΝ ΔΙΟϹ ΚΟΤΑΝΟΥϹ Frontal view of temple with two columns enclosing bust of Zeus Kotanes; with eagle in pediment. RPC VI, 5917. von Aulock Pisidiens. 1008. Extremelty rare, green patina, well centered on a broad flan. Rough surfaces and encrustations, otherwise, very fine.