Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Lepton 1846 (Copper, 16.5 mm, 1.33 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. 1 ΛΕΠΤON 1846 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 30c. Karamitsos 33. KM 22. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908901-002.

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.16 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, circa 109-96/5. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, with long beard, wearing a hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. Well centered on a large flan. Good very fine.