Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. 2 Drachmai 1883 (Silver, 27 mm, 10.01 g, 6 h), Paris = A, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / A 1883 Youthful head of George I to left; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. • ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ • Crowned and mantled coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece; below, 2 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ flanked by the privy marks cornucopia (for the Mint Director, Jean-Louis Ruau, 1875-1891) on the left and fasces (for the Engraver General, Jean Lagrange, 1880-1896) on the right. Divo 51c. Karamitsos 157. KM 39. Graded by NGC "AU 53". Cert number: 2909004-003.

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.05 g, 12 h), Ekbatana , circa 96/5-91. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, wearing tiara decorated with eight-rayed star. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood 28.5. Shore 98. Light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.