Experts in Coins & Medals

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinople, Δ = 4th officina, 425-429. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, holding spear over his right shoulder and with shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. SALVS REI-PVBLICAE Δ / CONOB Theodosius II, on the left, and Valentinian III, on the right, both nimbate, seated facing on a double throne, wearing consular robes and each holding a mappa in his raised right hands and a cross in his left; above, star. Depeyrot 79/1. RIC 237. Clear, well-struck and nicely centered. Minor marks and traces of die rust on the obverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

GAUL, Southern Gaul. Uncertain mint. Circa 1st century BC. Stater (Gold, 19.5 mm, 7.37 g), "Treasure of Tayac" type. Blank. Rev. Blank, as made, or possibly struck (?) with heavily worn dies. Sills 374. Rare issue. Virtually as made.