Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 10 Lepta 1830 (Copper, 31 mm, 14.80 g, 12 h), dies prepared by the engraver Georgios Papakonstantopoulos, Aegina, plain edge. Phoenix with spread wings arising from the flames; above, rays of the rising sun and cross; the whole within a circle of pearls; 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 276 (K/j1). Divo 3a. Karamitsos 17.5. KM 8. "Big phoenix" variety. Graded by NGC "AU details / environmental damage". Cert number: 2908886-007.

Didius Julianus, 193. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 2.66 g, 11 h). IMP CAES M DID IVLIAN AVG Laureate head of Didius Julianus to right. Rev. P M TR P COS Fortuna standing front, head turned to left, holding rudder set on globe in her right hand and cornucopia in her left. BMC 6. Cohen 10. RIC 2. Fine portrait and very rare. Reverse struck from a somewhat worn die, otherwise, very fine.