Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 2 Lepta 1869 (Copper, 20 mm, 1.93 g, 6 h), Paris, struck from dies by Albert-Désiré Barre, plain edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ 1869 Youthful head of George I to left; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing 2 / ΛΕΠΤΑ / ESSAI in three lines. Divo P94. Karamitsos T.45 (this coin mentioned). KM E5. Graded by NGC "PF 65 RB CAMEO". Cert number: 2909005-011.

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Vardanes II, circa 55-58. Drachm (Silver, 22 mm, 3.91 g, 1 h), Ekbatana. Diademed bust of Vardanes II to left. Rev. Debased legend Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 69.13. Shore 384. Sunrise 421. Good very fine.