Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1842 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.58 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙA ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1842 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 21i. Karamitsos 63. KM 16. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908898-015.

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.52 g, 12 h), uncertain mint, circa 225-175. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike in right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; in inner left field, monogram; in exergue, trident left. SNG Copenhagen 1124. Well centered. Minor porosity, otherwise, very fine.