Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. Pattern 10 Lepta 1847 (Copper, 28 mm, 14.23 g, 6 h), (Large Crown Pattern), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, plain edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1847 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo -. Karamitsos T.30 = KM Pn17 = Loulakakis NCirc. 85, 7/8, July/August 1977, p. 304 = Tzamalis, 1980, Δ9 (this coin). Unique. Cancellation mark on reverse, otherwise, uncirculated.

M. Herennius, 108-107 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.91 g, 12 h), Rome. PIETAS Diademed head of Pietas to right; below chin to right, F. Rev. M· HERENNI One of the Catanaean brothers running right, bearing his father on his shoulders. Babelon (Herennia) 1. Crawford 308/1a. Sydenham 567. Areas of weak striking and scratch on obverse, otherwise, very fine.