Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1836 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.68 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. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1836 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 18b. Karamitsos 73. KM 17. Graded by NGC "XF 45 BN". Cert number: 2908890-012.

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN. 4th century. (Glass, 22 mm, 2.19 g). Lion walking to left; above, star; all in relief on a translucent amber disk with a rolled rim. Cf. Entwistle and P. Corby Finney, "Late Antique Glass Pendants in the British Museum," in C. Entwistle and L. James, eds. New Light on Old Glass. Recent Research on Byzantine Mosaics and Glass, London 2013, 51-3. With a rich color. The suspension loop missing, otherwise, good very fine.