Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Drachmi 1832 (Silver, 23 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Munich, struck from dies by Carl Friedrich Voigt, reeded edge. ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Youthful head of Otho to right; below truncation in tiny letters, ΦΟÏΓΤ. Rev. 1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ 1832 Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center; all within an olive wreath with ties below. Divo 12a. Karamitsos 102. KM 15. Exhibiting captivating visual allure, adorned with its original, exquisite patina. Graded by NGC "MS 64". Cert number: 2908885-009.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor, second reign, 163-145 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.5 mm, 13.45 g, 12 h), Paphos in Cyprus, dated regnal year 20 = 162-161 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in the field to left, LK (date); in the inner right field ΠΑ (mint). Svoronos 1432. SNG Copenhagen -. Slightly porous, otherwise, very fine.