Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1837 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.45 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies prepared by the engraver K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1837 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 18c. Karamitsos 74. KM 17. Graded by NGC "AU 50 BN". Cert number: 2908890-013.

SYRIA, Decapolis. Gadara. Lucius Verus, 161-169. (Bronze, 28 mm, 8.68 g, 12 h), dated EKC = CY 225 = 161/2. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ Λ ΑΥΡ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ Laureate and draped bust of Lucius Verus to right. Rev. ΠO ΓΑΔΑΡEΩΝΙ Α Α Γ Κ ϹEΥ / ΕΚϹ (date in pediment) Zeus seated left within tetrastyle temple, right hand extended, and holding long sceptre in left. RPC IV.3, 6294 (temporary). Spijkerman 51, BMC 6. Very rare. Nearly very fine.