Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 10 Lepta 1912 (Zinc, 21 mm, 4.06 g, 6 h), Paris , struck from dies by Ch. Pillet, plain edge and with a center hole. 10 / ΛΕΠΤΑ Owl standing facing on a Panathenaic amphora lying on its side; to right, olive branch; below, CH. PILLET; ΕSSAI, in tiny letters, in the upper right field. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ / ΤΗΣ /ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ / 1912 in four lines; to right, the crown of the Kingdom of Greece. Divo -. Karamitsos T.81 (this coin, but not illustrated), KM E27. Extremely rare, only the second example known. Graded by NGC as "PF 64". Cert number: 2908902-007.

Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, with traces of silvering, 18 mm, 2.82 g, 6 h), London, 319-320. IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine to left, holding in right hand spear over far shoulder. Rev. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP / PLN Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/ PR over altar. C&T 9.01.008. RIC 158. Toned, and near complete silvering. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.