Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1845 (Copper, 25 mm, 5.49 g, 6 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1845 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 22b. Karamitsos 65. KM 24. Graded by NGC "XF details /corrosion". Cert number: 2908899-002.

Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.01 g, 1 h), Rome, 232. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG Providentia standing front, head to left, holding two grain ears in her right hand and cornucopia with her left; on ground to left, modius. BMC 875-878. Cohen 501 var. RIC 250. Bright and clear. Virtually as struck.