Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. 2 Drachmai 1873 (Silver, 27 mm, 10.02 g, 6 h), Paris = A, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / A 1873 Youthful head of George I to left; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. • ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ • Crowned and mantled coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece; below, 2 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ flanked by the privy marks bee (for the Mint Director, Renouard de Bussière, 1860-1879), on the left, and, on the right, an anchor (for the Engraver General, A. D. Barre, 1855-1878). Divo 51b. Karamitsos 156. KM 39. Graded by NGC "AU 58". Cert number: 2908901-012.

LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 340-334 BC. Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.21 g, 6 h), from the "Θ" group. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin; behind neckguard, dotted P. Rev. YEΛΗΤΩΝ Lion prowling to right; below, dotted P. HN III 1284. SNG ANS 1297 (same dies). Williams 265 (O153/R208). Nearly very fine.