Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 20 Lepta 1912 (Copper-Nickel, 23 mm, 4.91 g, 6 h), Paris , struck from dies by C. Pillet, plain edge with a central hole. 20 / ΛΕΠΤΑ On the left, the Athena of Varvakios standing to left holding Nike, set on a column before her, with her right hand; to the right olive branch; ΕSSAI in tiny letters in the upper right field. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned and mantled shield bearing the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece. Divo P87. Karamitsos T.82. KM E29. Graded by NGC "PF 66". Top pop in NGC. Cert number: 2909005-004.

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.