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GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 10 Lepta 1830 (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 1830᛫ around a wreath of olive and laurel enclosing the denomination, 10 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in two lines. Chase 261 (A/a). Divo 3a. Karamitsos 15.1. KM 3. Graded by NGC "F 15 BN". Cert number: 2908886-006.

MOESIA INFERIOR. Tomis. Gordian III and Tranquillina, 238-244. (Bronze, 29 mm, 11.76 g, 12 h). AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ CE TPANKVΛΛEINA Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, facing draped and diademed bust of Tranquillina to left. Rev. MHTPO ΠONTOV TOMEΩC Athena standing left, holding shield and inverted spear; across fields, Δ-< . AMNG 3522. RPC VII.2, 1689.13 (this coin). Varbanov 5681 var. (obv. legend and bust types). Very attractive turquoise patina. Good very fine.