Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Constantine I, first reign, 1913-1917. Pattern 1 Drachmi 1915 (Silver, 23 mm, 5.01 g, 6 h), Paris, struck from an obverse die by Κ. Demetriadis and a reverse master die by Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / 1915 Laureate mature head of Constantine I to left; below truncation, in small letters, K. Δ; in the lower right field, ESSAI . Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned and mantled shield bearing the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece; below, ΔΡΑΧΜΗ; in small letters in the lower right field, ESSAI . Divo P100. Karamitsos T.85. KM E33. An extremely rare pattern, attractively toned. Graded by NGC "PF 63". Cert number: 2908889-010.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Middle Bronze (Bronze, 25 mm, 9.59 g, 6 h). Year two of the freedom of Israel in Hebrew; Vine leaf with branch. Rev. Shim'on in Hebrew Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Hendin 1408. Mbg. 70. Mesh 195. A rather scarce die combination, with an attractive green patina. Nearly very fine.