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GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 5 Lepta 1830 (Copper, 28 mm, 8.26 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 ᛫1830᛫ around a wreath of olive and laurel enclosing the denomination, 5 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in two lines. Chase 232 (B/a). Divo 5a. Karamitsos 9.2. KM 2. Graded by NGC "VF details / enviromental damage". Cert number: 2908886-014.

Probus, 276-282. Antoninianus (Bronze, but silvered, 22 mm, 4.13 g, 6 h), Rome, 280. IMP PROBVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Probus to right. Rev. VICTORIA GERM / R(pellet-in-crescent)A Trophy between two captives. Cohen 768. RIC 222. Almost fully silvered and sharp. About extremely fine.