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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.

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.48 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 1oth officina (I), 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to right, wearing diadem, holding a spear with his right hand and a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long cross; in right field, star. DOC 3i. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.