Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1838 (Copper, 25 mm, 5.92 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙA ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1838 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 21e. Karamitsos 59. KM 16. Die fault on the reverse. Graded by NGC "XF details / rim damage". Cert number: 2908898-011.

MYSIA. Parion. Circa 350-300 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 13 mm, 2.22 g, 11 h). ΠΑ-ΡΙ Bull standing left, head turned to look back; above, Athena Promachos; blow, monogram. Rev. Gorgoneion with protruding tongue. SNG France 1367. Lovely gorgoneion. Obverse somewhat worn, otherwise, very fine.