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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.

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 6th officina (S), 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC S / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long cross; to right, star. DOC 3f. MIBE 4. SB 3. Sharply struck and lustrous. Good extremely fine.