Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1851 (Copper, 23 mm, 6.39 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. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1851 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 24a. Karamitsos 70. KM 32. Graded by NGC "AU 58 BN". Cert number: 2908897-011.

PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 11.45 g, 11 h). Head of Perseus to right, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with stars. Rev. AMIΣOY Pegasos grazing to left; in left field and below, monograms. HGC 7, 239. Malloy 33m. SNG BM Black Sea 1217. Well-centered, and with an attractive reddish-brown patina. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.