Experts in Coins & Medals

Justin II, 565-578. Light-weight Solidus of 22 Siliquae (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.10 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 567-578. D N I-VSTI-NVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, holding shield in his left hand and, in his right, a globe surmounted by Victory who crowns him with a wreath. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC ΘS / OB*+* Constantinopolis, her head turned to right, seated facing on a throne, holding a globe in her left hand and a spear in her right. DOC 138 (Antioch). MIB 8. SB 376 (Antioch). Struck on a broad flan, and unusually nice. Extremely fine.

ATTICA. Athens. Pseudo-autonomous issue, under Gallienus, 264-267 AD. Drachm (Bronze, 21 mm, 4.44 g, 1 h). Head of Athena with traces of drapery to right. Rev. ΑΘΗΝ-Α-Ι-ΩΝ Athena standing facing, head to left, holding transverse spear and shield. Kroll 319. RPC X, ID 59829 (temporary). Rough surfaces, obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, good fine.