Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1837 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.53 g, 12 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. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1837 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 21d. Karamitsos 58. KM 16. Graded by NGC "MS 61 BN". Cert number: 2908897-007.

THRACE. Apollonia Pontika. late 5th-4th centuries BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.55 g, 3 h). Facing gorgoneion with tongue protruding. Rev. Anchor with Α to left and crayfish to right. HGC 3.2, 1324. SNG BM Black Sea 160-1. Charmingly crude style, perhaps imitative. Good very fine.