Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 5 Lepta 1828 (Copper, 28 mm, 7.83 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, 5 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in two lines. Chase 135 (E/b). Divo 5. Karamitsos 7.4. KM 2. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2908886-013.

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 290-281 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 19.5 mm, 7.57 g, 12 h). Warrior, nude, preparing to cast spear, and holding two spears and shield, riding horse leaping right; to right, monogram; below horse ΦI. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, holding trident with left hand and kantharos with extended right hand, riding dolphin left; to right, eagle, with wings closed, standing left; below, waves. Fischer-Bossert 1050 (V400/R812). HN Italy 933. Jameson 146 (for type). Very rare - only one coin from this die combination known to Fischer-Bossert. Areas of weak striking, otherwise, good very fine.