Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios II, second reign, 1935-1947. Pattern 100 Drachmai 1940 (Copper, 35 mm, 15.74 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, 100 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ in two lines. Above, the crown of the Kingdom of Greece, topped by a cross with rectangular arms. Karamitsos T.116. KM Pn62. An extremely rare pattern with very attractive toning. Graded by NGC "PF 64 RB". Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert number: 2908902-010.

PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Maximinus I, 235-238. (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.97 g, 6 h). ΑΥ Κ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟϹ Laureate head of Maximinus Thrax to right. Rev. ΑϹΠΕΝΔ-ΙΩΝ Hermes standing facing, head left, holding kerykeion in left hand, chlamys and purse in right. RPC VI, 6336.3 (temporary), this coin. SNG Leypold 1802 (same dies). Watson 397. Well centered. Extremely rare, only three known to RPC (including this specimen)! Some marks and deposits, otherwise, good very fine.