Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 1 Phoenix 1828 (Silver, 22 mm, 4.22 g, 6 h), dies prepared by the engraver Chatzi-Grigoris Pirovolistis, Aegina, reeded edge. (anchor) ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ✼ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ ⚮ Phoenix arising from the flames; above, rays of the rising sun and cross; the whole within a linear circle; below, αωκα = 1821 in Greek alphabetic numerals. Rev. ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι.Α. ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ ᛫1828᛫ around a wreath of olive and laurel enclosing the denomination, 1 ΦΟΙΝΙΞ in two lines. Chase 191 (A/a). Divo 1. Karamitsos 20. KM 4. Graded by NGC "MS 63". Cert number: 2908885-001.

IONIA. Uncertain mint. Circa 650-600 BC. 1/24 Stater (Electrum, 7 mm, 0.65 g). Lion seated to right, with open jaws. Rev. Incuse square. CNG 97, September 2014, 215 (same reverse punch). Cf. SNG von Aulock 177 var. (as hekte). Very rare and possibly unpublished in this denomination. Very fine.