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.

JUDAEA. Caesaraea Maritima. Domitian, 81-96. (Bronze, 28 mm, 15.79 g, 12 h), struck 92. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XI Radiate bust of Domitian to right, aegis on far shoulder. Rev. IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P Palm tree with date clusters. BMC 31 (same obverse die). Hendin 1458. Meshorer pl. 36, 9a. RPC II, 2307. SNG ANS 485. With a pleasing portrait of Domitian and earthen highlights. Some pitting, otherwise, very fine.