Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 20 Drachmai 1852 (Gold, 21 mm, 5.76 g, 6 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Mature head of Otto to left. Rev. 20 ΔΡΑΧΜAI 1852 Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center; all within an olive wreath with ties below. Divo P34. Karamitsos T.33. KM Pn19. Graded by NGC "MS 62". Unique in pop report in NGC and PCGS. Cert number: 2908889-001.

Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 35 mm, 17.54 g, 6 h), Theoupolis (Antioch), 3rd officina, circa 531-537. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Justinian seated facing on throne, wearing crown with pendilia and holding scepter and globus cruciger. Rev. Γ /+THEUP Large M; above, cross; to left, star; to right, crescent. DOC 206c. MIBE 130. SB 214. Dark green patina. Very fine.