Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. Pattern 5 Drachmai 1833 (Copper, 38 mm, 21.35 g, 6 h), struck from dies by Traugott Ertel, Munich, reeded edge. Obelisk, flanked by: WELCHE IM RUSS./ KRIEGE DEN TOD / FAN-DEN, in three lines; around, DENKMAL DER DREISSIGTAUSEND BAIERN. Rev. T• ERTEL / IN / MÜNCHEN• / 1833• in four lines; around, PROBE DES THALERPRÄGWERKES - F• D• KÖN• MÜNZE IN GRIECHENLAND• (= Test Strike of the Thaler Striking Machinery for the Royal Mint in Greece). Divo P37. Hauser 873. Karamitsos T.12. KM PnA13. One of the finest known examples! Graded by NGC "MS 62". Top pop in NGC. Cert number: 2908901-005.

GAUL. Massalia or an uncertain mint in the Provence. Circa 525/0-480/70 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.94 g), Graeco-Provincial series, Arles (?). Seal with large eyes and outstretched fins to right. Rev. Rough incuse square. Furtwängler Annexe 1, 1-2. Maurel 151. Very rare, attractively toned and with a charming seal. Good very fine.