Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1847 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.75 g, 6 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1847 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 23a. Karamitsos 67. KM 28. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908897-009.

CYPRUS. Idalion (?). Circa 500-490 BC. 1/3 Stater (Silver, 18 mm, 3.23 g). Sphinx seated to right, raising forepaw; below, palmettes. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Cf. Tziambazis 41. Crystallized, otherwise, fine.