Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 5 Lepta 1869 (Copper, 25 mm, 5.00 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 OΒΟΛΟΣ / 5 / ΛΕΠΤΑ / ESSAI in four lines . Divo P91. Karamitsos T.46 (this coin mentioned). KM E6. Graded by NGC "PF 64 BN". Cert number: 2909005-008.

Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 21 mm, 3.59 g, 12 h), Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of the eternal city, Rome, 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout holding wand in his right hand and goad in his left. Cohen 17. RIC 58. Some small marks, otherwise, good very fine.