Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 2 Lepta 1869 (Copper, 20 mm, 1.93 g, 6 h), Paris, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, plain edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ 1869 Youthful head of George I to left; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing 2 / ΛΕΠΤΑ / ESSAI in three lines. Divo P94. Karamitsos T.45 (this coin mentioned). KM E5. Graded by NGC "PF 65 RB CAMEO". Cert number: 2909005-011.

ARABIA. Bostra. Philip II Caesar, 244-247. (Bronze, 30 mm, 18.38 g, 7 h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip to right. Rev. AKTI/A ΔOV/CAPIA in three lines; all within wreath. Kindler 46.Rosenberger 52. RPC VIII, — (unassigned; ID 2046). Sofaer 54. Spijkerman 60. SNG ANS 1246. Struck on a large flan; with attractive earthen hightlights. Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise, very fine.