Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos, circa 560-546 BC. Third stater (Silver, 13 mm, 2.95 g), Sardes, 560-550. Confronted foreparts of a lion, on the left, and a bull, on the right. Rev. Two incuse squares of unequal size. BMFA 2071. Rosen 666. SNG Keckman 359. Toned. Die shift on the obverse. Good very fine.

Saloninus, as Caesar, 255-259. Antoninianus (Billon, 22 mm, 3.29 g, 6 h), Cologne, 256. SALON VALERIANVS CAES Radiate and draped bust of Saloninus to right. Rev. PIETAS AVG Priestly implements: lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum, and sprinkler. Cohen 41. RIC 9. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, about extremely fine.