Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1837 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.45 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies prepared by the engraver K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1837 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 18c. Karamitsos 74. KM 17. Graded by NGC "AU 50 BN". Cert number: 2908890-013.

MYSIA. Lampsakos. Mid 4th century BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 3.06 g, 12 h), Pseudo-Rhodian type, previously attributed to Megiste, Memnon of Rhodes. Youthful head of Helios to left, on radiate solar disk. Rev. M - E Rose with buds to either side. Ashton, Memnon 26. SNG Copenhagen 913 (Rhodes). SNG von Aulock 2769 (Megiste). Rare. Nicely toned, with a noble head of Helios and types struck in high relief. Somewhat narrow flan, otherwise, good very fine.