Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Lepton 1857 (Copper, 15 mm, 1.36 g, 6 h), 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. 1 ΛΕΠΤON 1857 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 32b. Karamitsos 38. KM 30. Graded by NGC "MS 63 BN". Cert number: 2908901-004.

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC (Æ - Kroll 48-49 . Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.05 g, 10 h), 430s. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. Svoronos pl. 14, 13. Well-centered with a nice crest. Test cut and light scratches on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.