Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1844 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.61 g, 6 h), the variety with BΑΣΙΛΕΙON, Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON 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 19a. Karamitsos 78. KM 25. Graded by NGC "AU 53 BN". Cert number: 2908898-002.

CRUSADERS. Antioch. Tancred, regent, 1101-1112. Follis (Bronze, 22 mm, 3.34 g, 6 h), fourth type. IC - XC Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left. Rev. TA - NK - P - H in angles of cross pattée with pellet at end of each bar. CCS 6. Metcalf 81-3. Overstruck, otherwise, very fine.