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GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 10 Lepta 1830 (Copper, 34 mm, 16.18 g, 6 h), dies prepared by the engraver Chatzi-Grigoris Pirovolistis, Aegina, plain edge. Phoenix with spread wings arising from the flames; above, rays of the rising sun and cross; the whole within a linear circle; around, ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ✶ ✶ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ •αωκα'• = 1821 in Greek alphabetic numerals. Rev. ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι.Α. ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ 1830᛫ around a wreath of olive and laurel enclosing the denomination, 10 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in two lines. Chase 265 (D/d). Divo 3a. Karamitsos 15.5. KM 3. Graded by NGC "VF 30 BN". Cert number: 2908886-005.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Trachy (Bronze, 27 mm, 2.54 g, 12 h), Thessalonica. Half-Length bust of Archangel Michael standing facing, nimbate, holding sword in right hand and globus cruciger in left. Rev. Ιω John III enthroned facing, holding cruciform scepter in right hand and akakia in left; in upper field to right, manus Dei crowning emperor. DOC 4. SB 2124. Very rare. Good fine.