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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.

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ), 491-498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Δ / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding in right hand a long voided cross; in field to right, star. DOC 3d. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.