Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 5 Drachmai 1875 (Silver, 37 mm, 25.07 g, 6 h), Paris, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / 1875 Mature head of George I to right; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned and mantled coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece; below, 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ; in the lower left field, ESSAI in tiny letters. Divo P77. Karamitsos T.57 (this coin mentioned). KM E13. This coin is particularly attractive, especially with its lovely toning. Graded by NGC "PF 64". Cert number: 2908888-007.

CRUSADERS. Antioch. Tancred, regent, 1101-1112. Follis (Bronze, 22 mm, 2.35 g, 6 h), second type. +KЄ BO TO TANKRЄ Bearded bust of Tancred facing, wearing turban and chain mail, and holding sword in his right hand. Rev. IC XC / NI-KA in quarters of cross with pellets on the end of each arm. CCS 4a. Metcalf 63-70. Overstruck, otherwise, good very fine.