Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 5 Drachmai 1873 (Copper, 37 mm, 20.52 g), uniface reverse die ESSAI, Paris, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, plain edge. Plain. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned and mantled shield bearing the coat of arms of the kingdom of Greece; below, 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ; in tiny letters in the lower left field, ESSAI. Karamitsos T.56 (this coin, but not illustrated). KM TS16. Tzamalis, Νομίσματα Ελληνικού Χώρου, Δ41 (this coin). Graded by NGC "MS 64 BN". Cert number: 6644262-002. Virtually as struck.

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88-84 BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.20 g, 11 h), plinthophoric series, struck under the magistrate Nikephoros. Radiate head of Helios to right. Rev. P-O / NIKHΦOPOΣ Rose with bud to right; to left, hand holding grain ear. HGC 6, 1461. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group E, 249. SNG Keckman 676. Nicely centered and lightly toned. Some deposits, otherwise, good very fine.