Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Drachmi 1846 (Silver, 23 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h), Athens, 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 / 1846 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 12f. Karamitsos 197. KM 15. Graded by NGC "VF 30". Cert number: 2908885-013.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Trachy (Bronze, 28 mm, 2.85 g, 6 h), Magnesia. St. George standing facing, holding spear and shield. Rev. John enthroned, wearing crown and loros, holding sword across lap. DOC IV 54. SB 2108. Fair.