Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. 5 Drachmai 1876 (Gold, 17 mm, 1.64 g, 6 h), Paris = A, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / A. Youthful head of George I to right; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Laurel wreath containing surrounding 5 / ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ / 1876 in three lines; privy marks bee (for the Mint Director, Renouard de Bussière, 1860-1879) on the left and an anchor (for the Engraver General, A. D. Barre, 1855-1878) on the right. Divo 46. Karamitsos 161. KM 47. This coin is extremely uncommon in such high quality! Graded by NGC "MS 65". Cert number: 2908902-002.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.40 g, 5 h), Constantinople, RY 17 = 626/7. Heraclius, on left, standing facing, holding cruciform scepter, and Heraclius Constantine, on right, holding globus cruciger; between, cross. Rev. A/N/O - X/V/II / CON Large M; above, monogram; below, A(?). SBC 810. Attractive glossy dark patina. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.