Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 10 Lepta 1830 (Copper, 31 mm, 14.80 g, 12 h), dies prepared by the engraver Georgios Papakonstantopoulos, Aegina, plain edge. Phoenix with spread wings arising from the flames; above, rays of the rising sun and cross; the whole within a circle of pearls; 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 276 (K/j1). Divo 3a. Karamitsos 17.5. KM 8. "Big phoenix" variety. Graded by NGC "AU details / environmental damage". Cert number: 2908886-007.

Leo VI the Wise, with Alexander, 886-912. Follis (Bronze, 27 mm, 6.01 g, 6 h), Constantinople. + LEOҺ S ALEΞAҺDROS Crowned figures of Leo VI and Alexander enthroned facing, each wearing loros; labarum between them. Rev. + LEOҺ / S ALEΞAҺ/DROS ЬASIL / ROMEOҺ in four lines. DOC 6. SB 1730. Very fine.