Experts in Coins & Medals

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.

TROAS. Alexandria Troas. Severus Alexander, 222-235. (Bronze, 24 mm, 6.75 g, 7 h). IM S ALE-XANDER AV Laureate head of Alexander Severus to right. Rev. COL ALE AVG TROA Temple of Apollo Smintheus seen in perspective, containing statue facing right, holding bow and patera over tripod. Bellinger A331–2. BMC 120. RPC VI, 4028 (temporary). SNG Copenhagen 164. Detailed reverse. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.