Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 1 Drachmi 1868 (Silver, 23 mm, 5.01 g, 6 h), Paris, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / E (= Essai) 1868 Youthful head of George I to left; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. • ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ • Crowned and mantled coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece; below, 1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ. Divo P82. Karamitsos T.38. KM E2. Graded by NGC "PF 64". Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert number: 2908888-012.

Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX, 1282-1328. Trachy (Bronze, 22 mm, 2.49 g, 6 h), Constantinople. Half-length Virgin facing, nimbate and orans. Rev. Andronicus III, on left, and Michael IX, on right, each crowned and wearing loros, supporting long cross between them. DOC 600. SB 2417. Attractive green patina. Very fine.