Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1834 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.59 g, 11 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. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1834 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 21b. Karamitsos 56. KM 16. Graded by NGC "AU details / damaged". Cert number: 2908898-010.

IONIA. Ephesus. Gallienus, 253-268. (Bronze, 27 mm, 8.63 g, 6 h). ΑΥΤ Κ ΠΟ ΛΙΚΙ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟϹ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. Rev. ΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ Α ΑϹΙΑϹ Artemis as huntress standing facing, head turned to right, holding bow in left and with drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder with her right hand; to left, tree; at her feet, hound to right; star. BMC 386 (same dies). Karwiese 1084. RPC X, — (unassigned; ID 61065). Attractive earthen highlights. Very rare type and probably best known. Some small scratches, otherwise, good very fine.