Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 10 Lepta 1828 (Copper, 34 mm, 16.08 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 1828᛫ around a wreath of olive and laurel enclosing the denomination, 10 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in two lines. Chase 165 (C/e). Divo 3. Karamitsos 13.4. KM 3. Graded by NGC "MS 63". Cert number: 2908886-003.

JUDAEA. Ascalon. Nero, 54-68. (Bronze, 13.5 mm, 6.03 g, 12 h), Dated CY 17 (AD 66/7). Laureate head right; altar before / Phanebal standing facing, holding harpa and shield with palm; OP (date) to right. Rosenberger 101; RPC I 4889; Sofaer –. C Ε Laureate head of Nero to right; before, altar. Rev. Α C ΟΡ Phanebal standing facing, holding harpa in right hand and shield with palm inn left. RPC I 4889. Rosenberger 101. Scarce. Very fine.