Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1837 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.96 g, 1 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. 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1837 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 25e. Karamitsos 43. KM 14. Lightly struck from worn dies. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908899-008.

LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 340-334 BC. Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.24 g, 3 h), from the "Θ" group. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin; behind neckguard, Θ. Rev. YEΛΗΤΩΝ Lion prowling to right; above, Φ; below, Θ. HN III 1310. SNG Oxford 1222 (same dies). Williams 290 (O162/R224). Die-break on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.