Greece 1963 Drachmai a Highlight in Upcoming A. Karamitsos Auction
A. Karamitsos International Auctions’ Public & Live Bid Auction 649, is being held on Dec. 7, 2019, in Athens, Greece and will include coins and medals certified by NGC along with…
A. Karamitsos International Auctions’ Public & Live Bid Auction 649, is being held on Dec. 7, 2019, in Athens, Greece and will include coins and medals certified by NGC along with bank notes certified by PMG.
The leading coin in the sale right now is a Greece 1963 30 Drachmai graded NGC SP 65 with a starting bid of €7,200 (about $8,000 USD). It is a silver commemorative coin minted for the centennial of the Royal Greek Dynasty, which features the portraits of the five kings who ruled Greece from 1863 to 1963: George I, Constantine I, Alexander I, George II and Paul I. The reverse of the coin, with its detailed map of Greece, displays lovely pastel-colored toning.
Additional NGC-certified highlights in the sale include:
- A Greece 1848 10 Lepta graded NGC MS 64 BN with a starting bid of €3,800 (about $4,200 USD).
- An Ionian 1848. Silver Britannia 30 Lepta graded NGC MS 62 with a starting bid of €3,000 (about $3,300 USD).
- A Greece 1878K 10 Lepta graded NGC MS 64 RB with a starting bid of €2,800 (about $3,100 USD).
- A Greece 1921H 50 Lepta graded NGC MS 62 with a starting bid of €2,800 (about $3,100 USD).
- A Greece 1821-Dated Silver Medal graded NGC MS 61 with a starting bid of €2,800 (about $3,100 USD).
- An Austria 1855V Ducat graded NGC UNC Details with a starting bid of €2,500 (about $2,700 USD).
- A Greece (1940) Silver 100 Drachmai graded NGC PF 65 with a starting bid of €2,300 (about $2,500 USD).
- A Greece 1833A 5 Drachmai graded NGC MS 61 with a starting bid of €2,100 (about $2,300 USD).
Viewing arrangements may be made to see items in this sale until December 6. For more information, visit Karamitsos.com.
