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.

BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Heliokles, circa 145-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 3.21 g, 11 h), Attic standard. Diademed and draped bust of Heliokles to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΗΛΙΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Zeus standing facing, holding winged thunderbolt and long scepter; to left, monogram; in exergue, uncertain letters. Bopearachchi 2I. HGC 12, 171. SNG ANS 656. Attractive. Very fine.