Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Georgios II, second reign, 1935-1947. 100 Drachmai 1940 (Gold, 35 mm, 32.26 g, 12 h), Heaton mint, issued on the event of the 5th anniversary of the restoration of monarchy, from dies by F. Kovacs and O. Steinberger, mintage: 140 examples. Reeded edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Β! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ / 25 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 1935 Bare head of Georgios II to left. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing the denomination, 100 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ in two lines; above, the crown of the Kingdom of Greece, topped by a cross with triangular arms. Divo 111. Karamitsos 182, KM 76. Graded by NGC "PF 64+ CAMEO". Cert number: 2908888-013.

CAPPADOCIA. Caesarea. Gordian III, 238-244. Tridrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 8.18 g, 12 h), dated RY Γ = 3 = 240. ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ Laureate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to left, holding spear over left and decorated shield over right shoulder. Rev. ΜΗΤΡΟΠ [ ] / ΕΤ Γ View of Mount Argaeus; c/m Head of Tyche to right within rectangular punch (GIC 849). Bland 2023, 15 = RPC VII.2, 3227. Ganschow 854c. Exremely rare. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise, very fine.