Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1845 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.80 g, 7 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. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1845 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 19b. Karamitsos 79a. KM 25. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908898-003.

SYRIA, Coele-Syria. Chalkis ad Libanon. 1st century BC. (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.32 g, 12 h). Draped bust of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; c/m: camel(?) standing left, within circular incuse. Rev. The Dioskouroi standing facing one another, each holding spear; around, four monograms. Herman 9. HGC 9, 1445. Unusual countermark. Deposits and light porosity, otherwise, very fine.