Experts in Coins & Medals

Constans II, 641-668. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Constantinople, S = 7th officina, 650/1. d N CONSTANTINЧS P P AV Crowned and draped bust of Constans facing, with short beard, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA - AVGЧ S / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 16b. MIB 20. SB 953. Splendid and well-struck. Minor marks, otherwise, virtually as struck.

Gordian II, 238. Sestertius (Bronze, 29.5 mm, 17.27 g, 12 h), Rome, April 238. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG /S-C Virtus, helmeted, standing to left, holding grounded shield in right hand and spear in left. BMC 31-2. RIC 8. Banti 7. Green patina overlaid with earthen highlights. Old scratches on the reverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.