Lot 00007

Iohannes Kapodistrias, as Governor, 1827-1831. 1 Phoenix 1828 (Silver, 22 mm, 4.22 g, 6 h), dies prepared by the engraver Chatzi-Grigoris Pirovolistis, Aegina, reeded edge. (anchor) ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ë ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ ë Phoenix arising from the flames; above, rays of the rising sun and cross; the whole within a linear circle; below, αωκα = 1821 in Greek alphabetic numerals. Rev. ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι.Α. ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ •1828• around a wreath of olive and laurel enclosing the denomination, 1 ΦΟΙΝΙΞ in two lines. Chase 191 (A/a). Divo 1. Karamitsos 20. KM 4. Graded by NGC “MS 63”. Cert number: 2908885-001.

From the El-Greco Collection of Modern Greek Rarities, ex Bank Leu 16, 27 October 1976, 396.