Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. Pattern 5 Lepta 1833 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.71 g, 6 h), struck from dies by Traugott Ertel, Munich, reeded edge. ZUR KÖN• MÜNZE IN GRIECHENLAND• around a shield bearing a coat of arms. Rev. VON /T• ERTEL / IN / MÜNCHEN• / 1833 in five lines; around, PROBE EINES PRÄGWERKES *. Divo P39 (this coin). Hauser 871. Karamitsos T.9. KM Pn8. Tzamalis, Νομίσματα Ελληνικού Χώρου, Δ4 (this coin). This type stands out as one of the toughest to acquire within the Ertel patterns group; with a beautiful red-brown patina. Graded by NGC "MS 64 BN". Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert number: 2908887-015.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian, late 40 - early 39 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.55 g, 12 h), mint moving with Mark Antony, Spring-early summer 41 BC. M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q P Bare head of Mark Antony to right. Rev. CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C Bare head of Octavian to right. Babelon (Antonia) 51, (Julia) 96 and (Barbatia) 2. Crawford 517/2. CRI 250. Sydenham 1181. Very fine.