Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 20 Lepta 1912 (Zinc, 23 mm, 4.90 g, 6 h), Paris , struck from dies by C. Pillet, plain edge, and with a center hole. 20 / ΛΕΠΤΑ On the left, the Athena of Varvakios standing to left holding Nike, set on a column before her, with her right hand; to the right olive branch; ΕSSAI in tiny letters in the upper right field. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned and mantled shield bearing the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece. Divo -. Karamitsos T.83 (this coin but not illustrated), KM E30. Extremely rare, . Graded by NGC as "PF 64". Cert number: 2908902-008.

L. Plautius Hypsaeus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.70 g, 5 h), Rome. P•YPSAE•S•C Diademed and draped bust of Leuconoë to right, with dolphin swimming behind her neck. Rev. CEPIT / C•YPSAE•COS [PRIV] Jupiter driving quadriga left, holding reins and thunderbolt. Babelon, Plautia, 12. Crawford 420/2a. RBW 1515. Sydenham 911. Toned and clear. Very fine.