Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1837 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.45 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies prepared by the engraver K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1837 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 18c. Karamitsos 74. KM 17. Graded by NGC "AU 50 BN". Cert number: 2908890-013.

Vespasian, 69-79. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 22.82 g, 6 h), Rome, 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. IVDAEA CAPTA / S C On the right, mourning Jewess seated to right at the base of a palm tree; to left, the emperor standing right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left, and with his left foot resting on a helmet set on the ground. BMC 546. BN 497-8. Cohen 239. Hendin 6th edition, 6534a. RIC II.1, 167. Strong portrait of Vespasian. Stabilized emerald patina and somewhat weakly struck on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.