Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1840 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.68 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 1840 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 21g. Karamitsos 61. KM 16. Graded by NGC "AU details / environmental damage". Cert number: 2908898-013.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 13.5 mm, 2.02 g, 12 h), Arados, circa 328-320. Head of Herakles in lion’s skin headdress to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his outstretched right hand and scepter in his left; below throne, Α above Ρ; to left, Ζ. Price 3330. Rare. Clear and well-struck. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, about extremely fine.