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Nomos 31

23 march 2024, 16:00 CET

Zurich, Zunfthaus zur Saffran

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Estimate: 250 CHF
Hammer Price:  340 CHF
Lot 86

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 10 Lepta 1844 (Copper, 28 mm, 12.94 g, 11 h), variety with BΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ, Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1844 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 18f. Karamitsos 77. KM 17. Graded by NGC "VF 35 BN". Cert number: 2908898-001.

From the El-Greco Collection of Modern Greek Rarities.

Following the Revolution of 1843, Greece underwent a number of constitutional changes in 1844. This transformative event prompted an alteration to the name of the kingdom as it appeared on coins, changing from ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ to ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ. It is noteworthy that during this transitional period the 10 Lepta denomination circulated with inscriptions reflecting both linguistic formulations.

Online bidding closes: 23 Mar 2024, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 28 Apr 2024, 18:03:13 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:340 CHF

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