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GREECE. Paul I, 1947-1964. Proof set 1957 (Copper-Nickel), presentation series within the original box, containing the 2 Drachmai, 1 Drachmi and 50 Lepta, 1957, Paris , from dies by Basil Falireas, reeded edge. ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ •1957• Bare head of Paul to left; below truncation, ΦΑΛΗΡΕΑΣ in small letters. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Greece. Karamitsos T.125. KM -. Extremely rare. Graded by NGC "PF 64". Cert numbers: 2909009-002/004.

KINGS OF ELYMAIS. Kamnaskires V, circa 54/3-33/2 BC. Tetradrachm (Billon, 27 mm, 15.74 g, 12 h), Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, dated ϛΞΣ = year 266 of Seleukid era = 47/6 BC. Diademed, bearded, and draped bust of Kamnaskires V to left, wearing circular earring and torc; to right, star above anchor. Rev. BΑCΙΛEΩC / ΚΑMΝΑCΚΙΡΟΥ / TΟY EΓ ΒΑCΙΛEΩC / KΑMΝΑCΚΙΡ / Diademed and bearded head of Kamnaskires IV to left, wearing torc; in exergue, ϛΞΣ (?)(retrograde). Alram 463 (for type). Sunrise 480 var. (date). Van't Haaff 9.1, Subtype 1-3. The reading of the date is not entirely beyond doubt, but very close to the depiction offered by Van't Haaff for this year. Minor flan damage, otherwise, good very fine.