Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Lepton 1847 (Copper, 16.5 mm, 1.36 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. 1 ΛΕΠΤON 1847 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 31a. Karamitsos 34. KM 26. Graded by NGC "AU details / rev. scratched". Cert number: 2908901-003.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17.5 mm, 4.33 g, 11 h), posthumous issue , Abydos, circa 310-301. Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle on his outstreched right hand and long scepter in his left; to left, MY monogram; below throne, ivy-leaf. Price 1527. A very attractive, lightly toned, well-centered coin. Good very fine.