Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 50 Drachmai 1875 (Gold, 28 mm, 16.12 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, 50 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ; ESSAI in tiny letters in the lower left field. Divo P72. Karamitsos T.59 (this coin mentioned). KM E14 (this coin depicted). This coin stands as the singular known example, notably featured as the specimen on page 558 of the Krause catalogue. Graded by NGC "PF 61 ULTRA CAMEO". Unique in pop report in NGC and PCGS. Cert number: 2908889-006.

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.11 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, circa 109-96/5. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, with long beard, wearing a hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. Flaw on the cheek, otherwise, good very fine.