Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1837 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.96 g, 1 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 1837 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 25e. Karamitsos 43. KM 14. Lightly struck from worn dies. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908899-008.

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.48 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 1oth officina (I), 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to right, wearing diadem, holding a spear with his right hand and a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long cross; in right field, star. DOC 3i. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.