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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.

IONIA. Ephesus. Gallienus, 253-268. (Bronze, 27 mm, 8.63 g, 6 h). ΑΥΤ Κ ΠΟ ΛΙΚΙ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟϹ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. Rev. ΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ Α ΑϹΙΑϹ Artemis as huntress standing facing, head turned to right, holding bow in left and with drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder with her right hand; to left, tree; at her feet, hound to right; star. BMC 386 (same dies). Karwiese 1084. RPC X, — (unassigned; ID 61065). Attractive earthen highlights. Very rare type and probably best known. Some small scratches, otherwise, good very fine.