Experts in Coins & Medals

Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 19.5 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Constantinople, S = 6th officina, 687-692. D IЧSTINIA-NЧS PЄ AV Draped bust of Justinian II facing, bearded, wearing a crown topped with a cross and circlet, and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA - AVςЧ S / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 5e. MIB 6. SB 1246. Lacam pl. XCVII (this coin). Bold and highly expressive portrait, reminiscent of the "Zoolander Pose." Sharply struck. Virtually as struck.

PONTOS. Amisos. late 5th-4th century BC. (Bronze, 16 mm, 4.48 g, 12 h), Barbarous imitation of silver hemidrachm. Stylized turreted bust of Hera to left. Rev. Owl with spread wings standing facing on shield. Cf. HGC 7, 234 and SNG BM Black Sea 1118-9 for prototype. Very rare. Attractive green patina. Good very fine.