Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Lepton 1847 (Copper, 16.5 mm, 1.36 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. 1 ΛΕΠΤON 1847 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 31a. Karamitsos 34. KM 26. Graded by NGC "AU details / rev. scratched". Cert number: 2908901-003.

Gordian III, 238-244. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.66 g, 1 h), Rome, 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. VENVS VICTRIX Venus standing left, holding helmet in her extended right hand and scepter in left; at her side behind, shield set on ground. Cohen 347. RIC 131. Good very fine.