Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Lepton 1857 (Copper, 15 mm, 1.36 g, 6 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. 1 ΛΕΠΤON 1857 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 32b. Karamitsos 38. KM 30. Graded by NGC "MS 63 BN". Cert number: 2908901-004.

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88-84 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.27 g, 11 h), plinthophoric series, struck under the magistrate Philon. Radiate head of Helios to right. Rev. P - O / ΦΙΛΩΝ Rose with bud left; to right, grain ear; all within incuse square. HGC 6, 1461. Jenkins, Rhodian Group E, 251. Well-centered obverse. Area of weak strike on reverse, otherwise, very fine.