Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1849 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.47 g, 6 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 1849 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 27c. Karamitsos 52. KM 27. Graded by NGC "MS 61 BN". Cert number: 2908900-001.

LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 340-334 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.52 g, 11 h), from the "Θ" group. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin; behind neckguard, Θ. Rev. YEΛΗΤΩΝ Lion prowling to right; above, Φ; below, Θ. HN III 1310. SNG ANS 1307-8 (same dies). Williams 295 (O164/R227). The reverse struck off center, otherwise, about very fine.