Experts in Coins & Medals

SWITZERLAND. Federal Republic. Pattern 20 Francs (Gold, 21.5 mm, 6.46 g, 6 h), 3-Punktprobe, by Leopold Wiener, Brussels, 1873. HELVETIA Helvetia seated to left on a boulder, holding a sword in her right hand and resting her left on a shield bearing the Swiss cross; in the field to left, mountains; behind her, a sprouting oak stump; around, 22 stars symbolizing the cantons of Switzerland. Rev. (tiny facing head) / ▪︎ /20 Fr. / 1875 / ▪︎ all within a wreath of laurel and oak branches. Divo, Proben, 16. Friedberg 493. HMZ 2-1228a. KM Pn24. Rare. Clear and attractive. Very minor marks, otherwise, uncirculated.

EGYPT. Alexandria. Aemilian, 253. Tetradrachm (Billon, 24.5 mm, 10.13 g, 12 h), Dated regnal year B (2) = 253. Α Κ Μ ΑΙΜΛ ΑΙΜΙΛΙΑΙΝΟΝ ΕΥC ΕΥΤ CΕΒ Laureate and cuirassed bust of Aemilian to right. Rev. L B Eagle standing to right, wings spread, holding wreath in its beak. Dattari 5139. Milne 3863. RPC IX, 2329.17 (this coin). Very rare. Some roughness, otherwise, good very fine.