Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Drachmi 1833 (Silver, 23 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), "Proof-like", Paris, struck from dies by Carl Friedrich Voigt, reeded edge. ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Youthful head of Otto to right; below truncation in tiny letters, ΦΟÏΓΤ. Rev. 1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ / (anchor) 1833 A /✶ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center; all within an olive wreath with ties below. Divo 12b. Karamitsos 104. KM 15. A coin of proof-like quality distinguished by its exceptional original patina and remarkable eye appeal. Graded by NGC "MS 65". Cert number: 2908887-006.

BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Heliokles, circa 145-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 3.21 g, 11 h), Attic standard. Diademed and draped bust of Heliokles to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΗΛΙΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Zeus standing facing, holding winged thunderbolt and long scepter; to left, monogram; in exergue, uncertain letters. Bopearachchi 2I. HGC 12, 171. SNG ANS 656. Attractive. Very fine.