Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1846 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.32 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. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1846 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 22c. Karamitsos 66. KM 24. Graded by NGC "MS 63 BN". Cert number: 2908897-008.

AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Maria Theresia, 1740-80. Taler (Silver, 41 mm, 27.12 g, 12 h), Hall, 1764. M.THERESIA. D.G.R.IMP. GE.HU. BO.REG. Draped and diademed bust of Maria Theresia to right; before, zigzag countermark. Rev. ARCHID. AUST.DUX. BURG.CO. TYR. 1764.X. Crowned double-headed eagle; at the centre, heraldic breast shield. Davenport 1120. Eypeltauer 79. Scarce type and very rare with this countermark, which is similar to the El Salvador, 8 reales, zigzag countermark (Type II, 1834-5). Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.