Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 5 Drachmai 1869 (Gold, 17 mm, 1.60 g, 6 h), Paris mint, struck from dies prepared by the engraver Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / E (=Essai). Youthful head of George I to right; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Laurel wreath containing the denomination and date, 10 / ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ / 1869 in three lines; below wreath, E (=Essai) . Divo P75. Karamitsos T.51 (this coin mentioned). KM E9. Graded by NGC "PF 65 CAMEO". Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert number:2908889-007.

GAUL. Massalia or an uncertain mint in the Provence. Circa 520-475 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 1.30 g). Head of seal to left. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Maurel 167. Very rare and attractively toned. Good very fine.