Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Drachmi 1851 (Silver, 21 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Athens (or Vienna according to some scholars), struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Mature head of Otho to left. Rev. 1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ /1851 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 13. Karamitsos 109. KM 35. Remarkable quality, with original natural patina and proof-like fields. Graded by NGC "MS 63". Cert number: 2908887-008.

Alexius I Comnenus, 1081-1118. Aspron Trachy (Billon, 28 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 1092-1118. IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left. Rev. [+ ΛΛEXIω ΔECΠOT] Crowned bust of Alexius I facing, holding cruciform scepter in right hand and globus cruciger in left. DOC 25. SB 1918. About very fine.