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.

LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.94 g, 1 h). Draped bust of Athena facing three-quarters to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; on her left shoulder, shield. Rev. ՒHPA-KΛEIΩN Trophy. HN Italy 1436. Naples, Santangelo 3794. Van Keuren 142. Attractive dark brown coloration and exceptional for issue. Nearly extremely fine.