Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Lepton 1844 (Copper, 16.5 mm, 1.29 g, 6 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 1 ΛΕΠΤON 1844 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 30a. Karamitsos 31. KM 22. Graded by NGC "AU details / cleaned". Cert number: 2908901-001.

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC (Æ - Kroll 48-49 . Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.17 g, 8 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet with palmette and three olive leaves. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing to right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon. HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. Cf. Svoronos pl. 17, 4. Nicely toned and attractive. Minor die fault on Athena's cheek, otherwise, about extremely fine.