Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1836 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.68 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙA ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1836 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 18b. Karamitsos 73. KM 17. Graded by NGC "XF 45 BN". Cert number: 2908890-012.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-222 BC. Trichalkon (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.53 g, 12 h), Alexandria, circa 230-222. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon to right, ram's horn above ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, cornucopia; between legs, monogram. CPE B401. Svoronos 970. SNG Copenhagen 185. Nearly very fine.