Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Lepton 1845 (Copper, 16.5 mm, 1.13 g, 6 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙON ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 1 ΛΕΠΤON 1845 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 30b. Karamitsos 32. KM 22. Graded by NGC "XF details /corrosion". Cert number: 2908900-011.

AUSTRIA. Franz Joseph I, 1848-1915. Ducat (Gold, 20 mm, 3.47 g, 12 h), Vienna (A). FRANC.IOS.I.D.G.AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR. Laureate youthful head of Franz Joseph to right; below, A. Rev. HVNG.BOH.LOMB.ET.VEN. GAL.LOD.ILL.REX.A.A. 1859 Crowned double-headed eagle, holding sword in his right talon and imperial orb in left; at the centre, tripartite heraldic breast shield framed by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Friedberg 490. Frühwald 1191. Herinek 82. KM 2264. Minor marks and small scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.