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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.

JUDAEA, Samaria. Caesaraea Maritima. Nero, 54-68. (Bronze, 19 mm, 5.78 g, 12 h), M. Antonius Felix, procurator, 55. ΝΕΡΩΝΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ Laureate and draped bust of Nero to left. Rev. ΑΓΡΙΠΠΕΙΝΗΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗΣ Draped bust of Agrippina to left. RPC 4861.7. Meshorer 360. Hendin 6302. Sofaer 92. Very Rare. Exceptional for type. One of the finest known examples. Very fine.