Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Lepton 1844 (Copper, 16.5 mm, 1.29 g, 6 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 1 ΛΕΠΤON 1844 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 30a. Karamitsos 31. KM 22. Graded by NGC "AU details / cleaned". Cert number: 2908901-001.

MYSIA. Lampsakos. Mid 4th century BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 3.06 g, 12 h), Pseudo-Rhodian type, previously attributed to Megiste, Memnon of Rhodes. Youthful head of Helios to left, on radiate solar disk. Rev. M - E Rose with buds to either side. Ashton, Memnon 26. SNG Copenhagen 913 (Rhodes). SNG von Aulock 2769 (Megiste). Rare. Nicely toned, with a noble head of Helios and types struck in high relief. Somewhat narrow flan, otherwise, good very fine.