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GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 5 Lepta 1841 (Copper, 25 mm, 5.92 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙA ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1841 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 21h. Karamitsos 62. KM 16. Graded by NGC "XF details / obv. damage". Cert number: 2908898-014.

Theophilus, 829-842. Follis (Bronze, 25 mm, 5.30 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 830/1-842. ΘEOFIL ЬASIL Crowned half-length bust of Theophilus facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Rev. +ΘEO/FILE AVS/OVSTESV/ hICAS in four lines. DOC 15. SB 1667. Pleasing emerald patina. Die break at 9h on obverse, otherwise, good very fine.