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GREECE. Paul I, 1947-1964. Proof set 1954 (Copper-Nickel), ANAMNHΣΤΙΚΟΝ series within the original presentation box, containing the 5 Drachmai, 2 Drachmai, 1 Drachmi and 50 Lepta, 1954, Paris, from dies by Basil Falireas, reeded edge. ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ •1954• Bare head of Paul to left; below truncation, ΦΑΛΗΡΕΑΣ and ANAMNHΣTIKON in small letters. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Greece. Karamitsos T.122. KM Pn63/Pn66/Pn69/Pn72. Very rare, only 50 sets or fewer were minted, but they are very rarely offered at public sales. Graded by NGC "SP 66", "SP 65", "SP 65" and "SP 67". 5 Drachmai is Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert numbers: 2908902-012/014 and 2909009-001.

Gratian, 367-383. Nummus (Bronze, 18.5 mm, 2.24 g, 1 h), Siscia. D N GRATIANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian to right. Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding labarum; across fields,Q-(star)/K; in exergue, ΔSISCR. RIC 14c. Attractive specimen for type. Extremely fine.