This first one I bought because it has a great Obverse portrait and a wonderful reverse. It also happens to be a Dattari coin. Most of these imho went for nosebleed prices.
Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Gallienus, 253-268 Tetradrachm circa 267-268 (year 15), billon 23mm., 9.51g. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Eagle standing l., holding wreath in beak; behind, palm. Geissen 2944. Dattari-Savio Pl. 273, 10547. Extremely Fine. From the Dattari collection.
Naville Numismatics 29 February 26 2017 Lot # 438

The second one will join my historical figures collection. It is a denarius of Cato the Younger. It is also a pedigreed coin. It is from the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection
M. Porcius Cato. Denarius Africa 47-46, AR 18mm., 3.57g. M CATO PRO PR Draped female bust r. Rev. Victory seated r., holding patera. Babelon Porcia 9. Sydenham 1052. Sear Imperators 46. RBW -. Crawford 462/1c. Old cabinet tone. Banker's mark on obv.; otherwise About Very Fine.
From the E.E. Clain Stefanelli collection.
Naville Numismatics 29 February 26 2017 Lot # 560
