Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. Pattern 5 Lepta 1833 (Copper, 25 mm, 6.71 g, 6 h), struck from dies by Traugott Ertel, Munich, reeded edge. ZUR KÖN• MÜNZE IN GRIECHENLAND• around a shield bearing a coat of arms. Rev. VON /T• ERTEL / IN / MÜNCHEN• / 1833 in five lines; around, PROBE EINES PRÄGWERKES *. Divo P39 (this coin). Hauser 871. Karamitsos T.9. KM Pn8. Tzamalis, Νομίσματα Ελληνικού Χώρου, Δ4 (this coin). This type stands out as one of the toughest to acquire within the Ertel patterns group; with a beautiful red-brown patina. Graded by NGC "MS 64 BN". Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert number: 2908887-015.

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88-84 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.27 g, 11 h), plinthophoric series, struck under the magistrate Philon. Radiate head of Helios to right. Rev. P - O / ΦΙΛΩΝ Rose with bud left; to right, grain ear; all within incuse square. HGC 6, 1461. Jenkins, Rhodian Group E, 251. Well-centered obverse. Area of weak strike on reverse, otherwise, very fine.