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GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 1 Lepton 1828 (Copper, 17 mm, 1.38 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, 1 / ΛΕΠΤON in two lines. Chase 103 (B/b). Divo 7. Karamitsos 1.2. KM 1. Graded by NGC "UNC details / rev. spot removed". Cert number: 2908890-003.

Alexius I Comnenus, 1081-1118. Aspron Trachy (Billon, 28 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 1092-1118. IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left. Rev. [+ ΛΛEXIω ΔECΠOT] Crowned bust of Alexius I facing, holding cruciform scepter in right hand and globus cruciger in left. DOC 25. SB 1918. About very fine.