Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1840 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.47 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙA ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1840 Denomination and date in three lines within laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 25h. Karamitsos 46. KM 14. Graded by NGC "AU 53 BN". Cert number: 2908899-011.

SELEUKID KINGS. Antiochos IV Epiphanes, 175-164 BC. Dichalkon (Bronze, 20 mm, 8.38 g, 11 h), Seleucia on the Tigris, 173/2 or later. Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos IV to right, with fillet border surrounding; [mark of value behind head]. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY Goddess Nicephorus with polos seated to left on high-backed throne, holding Nike in extended right hand; bird standing to left at feet; dotted border surrounding. CSE 984. HGC 9, 637 (R2). SC 1509. Dark-red patina. Very fine.