Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 5 Lepta 1828 (Copper, 28 mm, 7.80 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: 2908886-012.

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Uncertain Mint. Mid 1st century BC. (Bronze, 23 mm, 6.90 g, 1 h), Dated year 1 of the Pompeian Era = 64/3 BC). Draped bust of Herakles left, club over shoulder. Rev. LA (date) / PΩMHΣ Ram of prow to right, all within wreath. HGC 10, 381 (Gadara). Rosenberger 1 (Gadara). RPC -. Spijkerman 1 (Gadara). Very rare, of great historical interest and excellent for type! Somewhat rough, otherwise, good fine.