Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. 10 Drachmai 1876 (Gold, 19 mm, 3.24 g, 5 h), Paris = A, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / A. Youthful head of George I to right; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Laurel wreath containing surrounding 10 / ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ / 1876 in three lines; privy marks bee (for the Mint Director, Renouard de Bussière, 1860-1879) on the left and an anchor (for the Engraver General, A. D. Barre, 1855-1878) on the right. Divo 48. Karamitsos 162. KM 48. Graded by NGC "MS 63". Cert number: 2909003-005.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip II, 359-336 BC. 1/12 Stater (Gold, 8 mm, 0.71 g, 8 h), Pella, circa 345/2-328. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Thunderbolt; below, head of lion facing. Le Rider 27 (D15/R17). SNG ANS 212 (same dies). Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.