Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1844 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.66 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. 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1844 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 26a. Karamitsos 48. KM 23. Graded by NGC "MS 62 BN". Cert number: 2908897-012.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 12 mm, 4.32 g, 12 h), struck under Philip III, Kolophon, c. 322-319. Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; to left, grain-ear; to right, spearhead. Price 1762. Light toning. About extremely fine.