Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1838 (Copper, 25 mm, 5.92 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 1838 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 21e. Karamitsos 59. KM 16. Die fault on the reverse. Graded by NGC "XF details / rim damage". Cert number: 2908898-011.

GAUL, Massalia. Circa 500-475 BC. 3/4 Obol (Silver, 8 mm, 0.75 g), Milesian standard, 'Auriol'. Forepart of a lion to left, head bent downwards to gnaw on its prey. Rev. Irregular incuse square. Cf. Furtwängler Ub1-38. Maurel 61. Very rare and attractively toned. Good very fine.