Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios II, second reign, 1935-1947. Pattern 20 Drachmai 1940 (Copper, 21 mm, 3.85 g, 12 h), Heaton mint, issued on the event of the 5th anniversary of the restoration of monarchy, from dies by F. Kovacs and O. Steinberger, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Β! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / 25 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 1935 Bare head of Georgios II to left. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing the denomination, 20 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ in two lines; above, the crown of the Kingdom of Greece. Karamitsos T.114. KM Pn59. An extremely rare pattern with an almost full original red color. Graded by NGC "PF 65 RB". Top pop in NGC and PCGS, and unique with the designation RB. Cert number: 2908902-011.

APULIA. Luceria. Circa 217-212 BC. Quincunx (Bronze, 35 mm, 39.39 g). Wheel of four spokes in an 'X' pattern; in upper quarter, five pellets (= denomination mark); in bottom quarter, L; all on a slightly convex, circular, background. Rev. Wheel of four spokes in an 'X' pattern; all on a slightly convex, circular background. HN III 677a. ICC 345. SNG France 1345. Thurlow & Vecchi 281. Earthen patina. Very fine.