Experts in Coins & Medals

Michael VII Ducas, with Maria, 1071-1078. Tetarteron nomisma (Gold, 19.5 mm, 4.06 g, 6 h), Constantinople. + ΘΚЄ ROHΘ Facing bust of the Theotokos, holding facing bust of the infant Christ; to left, barred MP; to right, barred ΘV. Rev. + MI-XA-HΛ S M-APIA Crowned facing busts of Michael and Maria, both wearing a loros, holding between them a long cross with an X on the shaft. DOC 4.5. SB 1871. Clear and pleasant. Obverse struck from a rusted die and with a light scrape, otherwise, about extremely fine.

Gordian III, 238-244. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 2.92 g, 7 h), Rome, 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian to right. Rev. SECVR - ITAS PVBLICA Securitas seated left on throne, holding scepter in right hand and resting head upon left hand. Cohen 340. RIC 130. Light porosity, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.