Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 1 Lepton 1869 (Copper, 15 mm, 0.98 g, 6 h), Paris, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, plain edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ 1869 Youthful head of George I to left; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing 1 / ΛΕΠΤΟΝ / ESSAI in three lines . Divo P96. Karamitsos T.44 (this coin mentioned). KM E4. Graded by NGC "PF 64 RB". Cert number: 2909007-002.

AXUM. Time of Ezanas, Circa 359-380. 1 Lepton (Copper, 13 mm, 0.75 g, 3 h), Anonymous. BACI - ΛEYC Draped bust to right, wearing headcloth; within several circle borders. Rev. TOYTOAPCCHTHXѠPA Cross within circle. AC 52. H 33. Hahn & Keck 36. SyllAsh 151-189. Vaccaro 28. Nearly very fine.