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GREECE. Paul I, 1947-1964. Proof set 1954 (Copper-Nickel), ANAMNHΣΤΙΚΟΝ series within the original presentation box, containing the 5 Drachmai, 2 Drachmai, 1 Drachmi and 50 Lepta, 1954, Paris, from dies by Basil Falireas, reeded edge. ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ •1954• Bare head of Paul to left; below truncation, ΦΑΛΗΡΕΑΣ and ANAMNHΣTIKON in small letters. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Greece. Karamitsos T.122. KM Pn63/Pn66/Pn69/Pn72. Very rare, only 50 sets or fewer were minted, but they are very rarely offered at public sales. Graded by NGC "SP 66", "SP 65", "SP 65" and "SP 67". 5 Drachmai is Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert numbers: 2908902-012/014 and 2909009-001.

Vespasian, 69-79. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 22.82 g, 6 h), Rome, 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. IVDAEA CAPTA / S C On the right, mourning Jewess seated to right at the base of a palm tree; to left, the emperor standing right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left, and with his left foot resting on a helmet set on the ground. BMC 546. BN 497-8. Cohen 239. Hendin 6th edition, 6534a. RIC II.1, 167. Strong portrait of Vespasian. Stabilized emerald patina and somewhat weakly struck on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.