Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1837 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.96 g, 1 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 1837 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 25e. Karamitsos 43. KM 14. Lightly struck from worn dies. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908899-008.

Hadrian, 117-138. As (Bronze, 23 mm, 7.16 g, 6 h), Rome mint, intended for circulation in Syria, circa 124-125. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. COS III Lyra; across field, S C. McAlee 546. RIC II.3 757. RPC 3757. Cleaned, and revere slightly off-centre, otherwise, very fine.