Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. Pattern 2 Lepta 1833 (Copper, 18 mm, 2.72 g, 6 h), coin alignment, struck from dies by Traugott Ertel, Munich, reeded edge. Z: KÖN• MÜNZE IN GRIECHENL• around coat of arms. Rev. VON /T• ERTEL• /1833• in three lines; around, PROBEMÜNZE MÜNCHEN•. Divo P41. Hauser 869. Karamitsos T.8a. KM Pn7. Particularly scarce in uncirculated condition as here, and even more desirable struck in coin alignment (⇵) rather than the usual medal alignment (⇈). Graded by NGC "MS 62 BN". Top pop in NGC. Cert number: 2908901-008.

ARABIA. Rabbathmoba. Septimius Severus, 193-211. (Bronze, 27 mm, 15.15 g, 6 h), dated CY P-Δ = 109 = 209/10. AYT KA C C[EΠ CEOVHPOC] Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. PABAΘMΩ [BHNΩN] Statue of Ares, wearing helmet, cuirass and boots, holding erect sword in right hand, spear and round shield in left, standing facing on square basis decorated with pilasters; on either side, altar; across field, P-Δ (date). Rosenberger 1 var. (bust and date arrangement. SNG ANS 1414 var. (bust and undated). Spijkerman 3 var. (date arrangement). Very rare and attractive for issue. Very fine.