Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1833 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.90 g, 12 h), Munich, 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. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1833 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 18a. Karamitsos 72. KM 17. Graded by NGC "AU 53 BN". Cert number: 2908890-011.

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Hormizd I, circa 265-295. (Bronze, 15 mm, 2.11 g, 12 h), Baktrian mint, probably Balkh. AWHRMYZDY MLKA ('Hormiz King' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head. Rev. BWLZAWNDY YZDTY ('Exalted God', in Pahlawi) God emerging from fire altar, holding diadem in his right hand and long spear in his left. ANS Kushan 2225-2236. Cribb 24. Donum Burns 909-35. MK 1052. Nearly very fine.