Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 5 Drachmai 1875 (Silver, 37 mm, 25.07 g, 6 h), Paris, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / 1875 Mature head of George I to right; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned and mantled coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece; below, 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ; in the lower left field, ESSAI in tiny letters. Divo P77. Karamitsos T.57 (this coin mentioned). KM E13. This coin is particularly attractive, especially with its lovely toning. Graded by NGC "PF 64". Cert number: 2908888-007.

LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 340-334 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.41 g, 3 h), from the "Θ" group. Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin; behind neck, Θ. Rev. YEΛHTΩN Lion walking to right; above, Φ. HN III 1284. SNG ANS 1295-6. Williams 263 II (O.151/R.203). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, nearly very fine.