Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios II, second reign, 1935-1947. Pattern 20 Drachmai 1940 (Gold, 21 mm, 6.43 g, 12 h), proof pattern lacking the denomination numeral Heaton mint, issued on the event of the 5th anniversary of the restoration of monarchy, from dies by F. Kovacs and O. Steinberger, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Β! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / 25 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 1935 Bare head of Georgios II to left. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing the word ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ; above, the crown of the Kingdom of Greece. Karamitsos T.115 = KM Pn60 (this coin). Excessively rare, apparently unique. Proof. Graded by NGC "PF 65+ CAMEO". Cert number: 6644261-005.

SAMARIA. Middle-Levantine Series. Circa 375-333 BC. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.56 g, 4 h). Female head to right wearing circular earring. Rev. Figure seated left, holding wreath and scepter; unclear control marks in fields. Cf. Meshorer & Qedar IC 1. Scarce issue. Porous, otherwise, very fine.