Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 1 Lepton 1831 (Copper, 16 mm, 1.54 g, 12 h), dies prepared by the engravers Georgios Papakonstantopoulos and Dimitrios Kontos, Aegina, plain edge. ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ Phoenix arising from the flames; above, rays of the rising sun and cross flanked by two stars; below, αωκα = 1821 in Greek alphabetic numerals. Rev. ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι.Α. ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ ᛫1831᛫ around a wreath of olive and laurel enclosing the denomination, 1 / ΛΕΠΤON in two lines. Chase 344 (C/b). Divo 8. Karamitsos 6.4. KM 9. Graded by NGC "AU 58 BN". Cert number: 2908885-003.

Gratian, 367-383. Nummus (Bronze, 18.5 mm, 2.24 g, 1 h), Siscia. D N GRATIANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian to right. Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding labarum; across fields,Q-(star)/K; in exergue, ΔSISCR. RIC 14c. Attractive specimen for type. Extremely fine.