Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 5 Lepta 1830 (Copper, 27 mm, 7.45 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, 5 / ΛΕΠΤA in two lines. Chase 242 (H/h). Divo 5a. Karamitsos 11.5. KM 6. "Big phoenix" variety. Graded by NGC "VF 35 BN". Cert number: 2908886-015.

PERSIS. Vādfradād (Autophradates) I, early 2nd century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.65 g, 11 h), Istakhr (Persepolis). Diademed head of Vādfradād to right, wearing kyrbasia or satrapal hat, with flap down to form a visor, and pendant earring. Rev. wtprdt / prtrk' zy 'lhy' / br ("Vadfradad, Frataraka of the Gods, Son" in Aramaic) Fire-temple of Ahura-Mazda; above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda to left; to left, King standing right, his right hand raised in adoration and holding his bow resting on the ground with left; to right, standard. Alram 533. BMC Arabia 1. K&M 2/17. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 533/535/538. Struck from a fresh reverse die. Somewhat rough obverse surface, otherwise, good very fine.