Greece
Othon 5 Drachmai 1844-(o) MS60 NGC, Athens mint, KM20, Divo-10d (RR). An incredible conditional rarity for a type which almost universally appears in low, problem-ridden grades, just 8 pieces currently grading in the Mint State level across the major third party certification services. The first example at this elite ranking we have offered, the fields appear blazing with blast-white color, a distinct frostiness in texture present within the king's hair and ample silky texture preserved throughout. For reference, we note that an AU58 specimen achieved $9,400 in our January 2015 New York Auction #3037 (lot 31189).
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD