Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Paul I, 1947-1964. Proof set 1954 (Copper-Nickel), ANAMNHΣΤΙΚΟΝ series within the original presentation box, containing the 5 Drachmai, 2 Drachmai, 1 Drachmi and 50 Lepta, 1954, Paris, from dies by Basil Falireas, reeded edge. ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ •1954• Bare head of Paul to left; below truncation, ΦΑΛΗΡΕΑΣ and ANAMNHΣTIKON in small letters. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Greece. Karamitsos T.122. KM Pn63/Pn66/Pn69/Pn72. Very rare, only 50 sets or fewer were minted, but they are very rarely offered at public sales. Graded by NGC "SP 66", "SP 65", "SP 65" and "SP 67". 5 Drachmai is Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert numbers: 2908902-012/014 and 2909009-001.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-222 BC. Diobol (Bronze, 31 mm, 24.57 g, 11 h), Tyre. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn over diadem. Rev. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, club. CPE B467. SNG Copenhagen -. Svoronos 707. Weiser -. Attractive black patina with red earthen highlights. Some roughness, otherwise, very fine.