Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. Pattern 2 Lepta 1833 (Copper, 18 mm, 2.72 g, 6 h), coin alignment, struck from dies by Traugott Ertel, Munich, reeded edge. Z: KÖN• MÜNZE IN GRIECHENL• around coat of arms. Rev. VON /T• ERTEL• /1833• in three lines; around, PROBEMÜNZE MÜNCHEN•. Divo P41. Hauser 869. Karamitsos T.8a. KM Pn7. Particularly scarce in uncirculated condition as here, and even more desirable struck in coin alignment (⇵) rather than the usual medal alignment (⇈). Graded by NGC "MS 62 BN". Top pop in NGC. Cert number: 2908901-008.

IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 510-500 BC. Tetartemorion (Silver, 5.5 mm, 0.19 g, 11 h). E-Φ Bee. Rev. EΦ Head of eagle to right; all within incuse square. Karwiese Series IV, Type 5. SNG Kayhan 134. Rare. Some porosity, otherwise, very fine.