Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1839 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.31 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙA ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1839 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 25g. Karamitsos 45. KM 14. Lightly struck. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908899-010.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-222 BC. Obol (Bronze, 23 mm, 10.79 g, 11 h), Tyre. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn over diadem. Rev. Eagle with closed wings standing to left on thunderbolt; in left field, club. CPE B468. SNG Copenhagen 495. Svoronos 708. Weiser 55-6. Attractive black patina with
earthen highlights. Very fine.