Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1848 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.31 g, 7 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. 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1848 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 27b. Karamitsos 51. KM 27. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908899-015.

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Uncertain Mint. Mid 1st century BC. (Bronze, 23 mm, 6.90 g, 1 h), Dated year 1 of the Pompeian Era = 64/3 BC). Draped bust of Herakles left, club over shoulder. Rev. LA (date) / PΩMHΣ Ram of prow to right, all within wreath. HGC 10, 381 (Gadara). Rosenberger 1 (Gadara). RPC -. Spijkerman 1 (Gadara). Very rare, of great historical interest and excellent for type! Somewhat rough, otherwise, good fine.