Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 10 Lepta 1831 (Copper, 31 mm, 16.68 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, 10 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in two lines. Chase 420 (M/i). Divo 4. Karamitsos 18.20. KM 12. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908886-011.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Trachy (Bronze, 28 mm, 2.85 g, 6 h), Magnesia. St. George standing facing, holding spear and shield. Rev. John enthroned, wearing crown and loros, holding sword across lap. DOC IV 54. SB 2108. Fair.