Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. 1 Drachmi 1874 (Silver, 23 mm, 5.00 g, 6 h), Paris = A, struck from dies prepared by the engraver Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / A 1874 Youthful head of George I to left; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. • ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ • Crowned and mantled shield bearing the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece; below, 1 ΔΡΑΧΜH flanked by the privy marks bee (for the Mint Director, Renouard de Bussière, 1860-1879) on the left and, on the right, an anchor (for the Engraver General, A. D. Barre, 1855-1878). Divo 53c. Karamitsos 151. KM 38. Beautifully toned. Graded by NGC "MS 63". Cert number: 2908901-015.

Latin Rulers of Constantinople, 1204-1261. Trachy (Bronze, 22 mm, 1.44 g, 6 h), Constantinople. IC - XC Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. Rev. The Archangel Michael standing facing, holding three pronged scepter (lis-tipped) and globus cruciger. DOC 16. SB 2036. Very fine.