Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1844 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.94 g, 11 h), variety with BΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ, Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1844 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 18f. Karamitsos 77. KM 17. Graded by NGC "VF 35 BN". Cert number: 2908898-001.

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88-84 BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.20 g, 11 h), plinthophoric series, struck under the magistrate Nikephoros. Radiate head of Helios to right. Rev. P-O / NIKHΦOPOΣ Rose with bud to right; to left, hand holding grain ear. HGC 6, 1461. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group E, 249. SNG Keckman 676. Nicely centered and lightly toned. Some deposits, otherwise, good very fine.