Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Drachmi 1833 (Silver, 23 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), "Proof-like", Paris, struck from dies by Carl Friedrich Voigt, reeded edge. ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Youthful head of Otto to right; below truncation in tiny letters, ΦΟÏΓΤ. Rev. 1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ / (anchor) 1833 A /✶ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center; all within an olive wreath with ties below. Divo 12b. Karamitsos 104. KM 15. A coin of proof-like quality distinguished by its exceptional original patina and remarkable eye appeal. Graded by NGC "MS 65". Cert number: 2908887-006.

Trajan, 98-117. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.60 g, 6 h), Rome. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate bust of Trajan to right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC Roma seated left on throne, holding crowning Victory and spear. RIC 116. RSC 69. Woytek 281bD. Areas of striking weakness on reverse, otherwise, good very fine.