Experts in Coins & Medals

SPAIN, Aragon. Ferdinand II the Catholic, 1479-1516. Ducat (Gold, 21 mm, 3.44 g, 11 h), Perpignan. FERDINANDVS•D• G• REX• CS Crowned and draped bust of Ferdinand II to right; in the left field, crescent with points downwards. Rev. ELE• ET•ARAGONVM• COMES• Crowned coat of arms, flanked by P-P. Calico 110. Friedberg 32. Very rare; toned. Slight doubling on obverse; mildly concave flan and some striking flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. (Bronze, 18.5 mm, 3.84 g, 6 h). ANTONINOC KAICAP Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. POΔI-ΩN Radiate and draped bust of Helios to right. BMC 419. Lindgren I 706-706A. RPC IV.2, ID 925. Black patina with red earthen deposits. Very fine.