Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1845 (Copper, 25 mm, 5.49 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. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1845 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 22b. Karamitsos 65. KM 24. Graded by NGC "XF details /corrosion". Cert number: 2908899-002.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.23 g, 7 h), struck under Antigonos I Monophthalmos, Lampsakos, c. 310-301. Head of youthful Herakles in lion's skin headdress to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle in his right; to left, forepart of pegasos to left; below throne, Artemis Phosphoros to left. ADM II Series XVIII. Price 1387. Lightly toned. Very fine.