Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. Pattern 10 Lepta 1847 (Copper, 28 mm, 14.23 g, 6 h), (Large Crown Pattern), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, plain edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1847 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo -. Karamitsos T.30 = KM Pn17 = Loulakakis NCirc. 85, 7/8, July/August 1977, p. 304 = Tzamalis, 1980, Δ9 (this coin). Unique. Cancellation mark on reverse, otherwise, uncirculated.

IONIA. Miletos. Late 6th-early 5th centuries BC. Twelfth stater or diobol (Silver, 9 mm, 1.07 g). Forepart of lion to left, head turned back to right. Rev. Star-shaped floral ornament within incuse square. Klein 426-427. SNG Kayhan 468-475. SNG Von Aulock 2082. Nearly very fine.