Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 20 Drachmai 1852 (Gold, 21 mm, 5.76 g, 6 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Mature head of Otto to left. Rev. 20 ΔΡΑΧΜAI 1852 Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center; all within an olive wreath with ties below. Divo P34. Karamitsos T.33. KM Pn19. Graded by NGC "MS 62". Unique in pop report in NGC and PCGS. Cert number: 2908889-001.

PHOENICIA. Sidon. Tennes, circa 351-347 BC. 1/16 Shekel (Silver, 9 mm, 0.41 g, 2 h). Phoenician pentekonter to left; above, teth; below, waves. Rev. T’ (in Aramaic) King of Persia standing right, holding up lion by lock of mane and preparing to stab him; Aramaic T’ between; all within incuse square. Betlyon 37. HGC 10, 257. Attractive deep toning. Good very fine.