Experts in Coins & Medals

CRETE. Georgios, Prince of Greece. High Commissioner of the Cretan State, 1898-1906. 2 Lepta 1901 (Copper, 20 mm, 2.03 g, 6 h), Paris, A, struck from dies by A. Borrel, plain edge. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ The crown of the Kingdom of Greece; below, in tiny letters, A BOPPEΛ and 1901 flanked by the privy marks cornucopia (for the Mint Director) on the left and torch (for the Engraver General, Henri-Auguste Patey, 1896-1930) on the right. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing the denomination, 2/ ΛΕΠΤΑ in two lines; above the tie, A. Divo 137b. Karamitsos C.4. KM 2. Graded by NGC "MS 62 BN". Cert number: 2909006-012.

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Vologases VI, circa 208-228. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 3.43 g, 12 h), Ecbatana. wz (Aramaic) Diademed bust of Vologases VI to left, wearing tiara with earflap. Rev. Debased legend (in Aramaic) Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 88.18. Shore 456. Sunrise -. Toned. Light roughness, otherwise, good very fine.