Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios II, second reign, 1935-1947. Pattern 20 Drachmai 1940 (Copper, 21 mm, 3.85 g, 12 h), Heaton mint, issued on the event of the 5th anniversary of the restoration of monarchy, from dies by F. Kovacs and O. Steinberger, reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Β! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / 25 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 1935 Bare head of Georgios II to left. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing the denomination, 20 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ in two lines; above, the crown of the Kingdom of Greece. Karamitsos T.114. KM Pn59. An extremely rare pattern with an almost full original red color. Graded by NGC "PF 65 RB". Top pop in NGC and PCGS, and unique with the designation RB. Cert number: 2908902-011.

L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.94 g, 9 h), Rome. Bare head of a Gallic woman to right, with long disheveled hair; behind, carnyx. Rev. L · HOSTILIVS / SASERNA Artemis (Diana) standing facing, holding stag with her right hand and spear with her left. Babelon (Hostilia) 4. Crawford 448/3. CRI 19. RBW 1570. Sydenham 953. A clear and well struck specimen. About extremely fine.