Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Constantine I, second reign, 1920-1922. 50 Lepta 1921 (Copper-Nickel, 25 mm, 6.90 g, 12 h), struck in medal alignment, i.e., 12h, King's Norton mint = Nobel Industries (Birmingham), struck from dies by Georgios Iakovidis, plain edge with a central hole. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ / 1921 Crowned and mantled shield bearing the coat of arms of the kingdom of Greece. Rev. 50 / ΛΕΠΤΑ Olive branch, above KN (= King's Norton). Divo 101. Karamitsos 169 var. KM 65 var. A great rarity, apparently the first known example of this coin type struck in medal alignment! Graded by NGC "AU details / environmental damage". Cert number: 2909009-005.

Maximinus I, 235-238. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.28 g, 12 h), Rome, 235-236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus I to right, seen from behind. Rev. FIDES MILITVM Fides standing front, head to left, holding military standard in each hand. BMC 1. Cohen 7. RIC 7a. Bright and clear example, fine style. Very fine.