Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1838 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.62 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙA ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1838 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 25f. Karamitsos 44. KM 14. Graded by NGC "AU 58 BN". Cert number: 2908899-009.

BRUTTIUM. Rhegion. Circa 435-425 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 3.80 g, 12 h). Lion's mask facing. Rev. RECI-NON Iokastos, bearded and draped from the waist, seated left on backless stool, holding long scepter in his right hand and left resting on hip; all within olive wreath. Herzfelder 16 (D9/R14). HN III 2471. SNG ANS 644 (same dies). Toned. Somewhat porous, otherwise, very fine.