Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1849 (Copper, 28 mm, 13.05 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. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1849 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 20c. Karamitsos 83. KM 29. Graded by NGC "UNC detail / rev. cleaned". Cert number: 2908897-005.

BYZANTINE SEALS. Anonymous, Circa 11th century. Seal (Silver, 8 x 13 mm, 2.95 g), small round stamp with a suspension loop and part of the original chain, for preparing wax seals. MHP-ΘΟΥ (retrograde) Half length bust of Virgin Mary, orans. Possibly for ecclesiastical use. A few deposits, otherwise, very fine.