Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1845 (Copper, 25 mm, 5.49 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. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1845 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 22b. Karamitsos 65. KM 24. Graded by NGC "XF details /corrosion". Cert number: 2908899-002.

Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.20 g, 12 h), Ephesus, struck circa 71. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVG / EPHE Concordia seated left on throne, holding two grain-ears and poppy-head in her right hand and cornucopia with her left; feet resting on stool. BMC 453. BN 343. Cohen 67. RIC² 1428. RSC 830. Scarce, well centered and clear. Slightly doubled inscription on obverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.