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GREECE. Georgios I, 1863-1913. Pattern 5 Lepta 1877 (Copper, 25 mm, 4.08 g, 6 h), Paris, struck from dies prepared by the engraver Albert-Désiré Barre, plain edge. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ E(ESSAI) 1877 Mature head of George I to left; below truncation, in tiny letters, BAPPE. Rev. Laurel wreath tied below, containing ΟΒΟΛΟΣ / 5 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in three lines; below denomination, ESSAI flanked by two anchors (privy mark of the Engraver General, A. D. Barre, 1855-1878). Divo P92. Karamitsos T.67. KM E20. This coin exhibits an aesthetically pleasing patina coloring, enhancing its overall visual appeal. Graded by NGC "PF 65 RB". Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert number: 2909005-009.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian, late 40 - early 39 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.55 g, 12 h), mint moving with Mark Antony, Spring-early summer 41 BC. M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q P Bare head of Mark Antony to right. Rev. CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C Bare head of Octavian to right. Babelon (Antonia) 51, (Julia) 96 and (Barbatia) 2. Crawford 517/2. CRI 250. Sydenham 1181. Very fine.