Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1842 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.58 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. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1842 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 21i. Karamitsos 63. KM 16. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908898-015.

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 290-281 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 19.5 mm, 7.57 g, 12 h). Warrior, nude, preparing to cast spear, and holding two spears and shield, riding horse leaping right; to right, monogram; below horse ΦI. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, holding trident with left hand and kantharos with extended right hand, riding dolphin left; to right, eagle, with wings closed, standing left; below, waves. Fischer-Bossert 1050 (V400/R812). HN Italy 933. Jameson 146 (for type). Very rare - only one coin from this die combination known to Fischer-Bossert. Areas of weak striking, otherwise, good very fine.