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GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 10 Lepta 1828 (Copper, 34 mm, 15.20 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, 10 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in two lines. Chase 166 (D/e). Divo 3. Karamitsos 13.5. KM 3. Graded by NGC "MS 62 BN". Cert number: 2908886-004.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.40 g, 5 h), Constantinople, RY 17 = 626/7. Heraclius, on left, standing facing, holding cruciform scepter, and Heraclius Constantine, on right, holding globus cruciger; between, cross. Rev. A/N/O - X/V/II / CON Large M; above, monogram; below, A(?). SBC 810. Attractive glossy dark patina. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.