Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1851 (Copper, 17 mm, 2.65 g, 6 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1851 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 28a. Karamitsos 53. KM 31. Graded by NGC "AU 58 BN". Cert number: 2909004-002.

THRACE. Apollonia Pontika. late 5th-4th centuries BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.55 g, 3 h). Facing gorgoneion with tongue protruding. Rev. Anchor with Α to left and crayfish to right. HGC 3.2, 1324. SNG BM Black Sea 160-1. Charmingly crude style, perhaps imitative. Good very fine.