Ancient and Islamic Coins, Antiquities

A contemporary imitation of a solidus of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, possibly from Persia or Afghanistan, two facing busts, rev. cross-base (or fire-altar?) flanked by two crosses, 3.43g; together with a similar coin in brass, two facing busts, rev. cross on steps, 1.48g [2]. First ex-mount, some scrapes, otherwise about very fine, second fair
£300-£400

Provenance: Hon. Robert Erskine Collection [first from D. Miller 1985; second from D. Miller 1980]