Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 5 Lepta 1831 (Copper, 26 mm, 6.81 g, 12 h), dies prepared by the engravers Georgios Papakonstantopoulos and Dimitrios Kontos, Aegina, plain edge. ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ Phoenix arising from the flames; above, rays of the rising sun and cross flanked by two stars; below, αωκα = 1821 in Greek alphabetic numerals. Rev. ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι.Α. ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ ᛫1831᛫ around a wreath of olive and laurel enclosing the denomination, 5 / ΛΕΠΤA in two lines. Chase 374 (B/b). Divo 6. Karamitsos 12.4. KM 10. Graded by NGC "XF 40 BN". Cert number: 2908890-002.

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC (Æ - Kroll 48-49 . Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.17 g, 8 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet with palmette and three olive leaves. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing to right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon. HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. Cf. Svoronos pl. 17, 4. Nicely toned and attractive. Minor die fault on Athena's cheek, otherwise, about extremely fine.