Phoenix with cross on the top and sun rays on the left within a solid circle
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ
αωκα
Translation: Hellenic State 1821
Engraver: Chatzigrigoris Pyrobolistis
Denomination within laurel and olive branches
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι.Α.ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ ·1828 ·
1 ΦΟΙΝΙΞ
Translation: Governor I.A.Kapodistrias, 1 Phoenix
Engraver: Chatzigrigoris Pyrobolistis
Reeded
John Kapodistrias Phoenix 1828-(c) MS63 NGC, Aegina mint, KM4, Divo-1. Mintage: 12,000. First silver coin of modern Greece, presenting crackling lustrous surfaces, especially the reverse better.
Very rare
Metal: Silver
Weight: 3.87g
ASW: 0.1173oz
Diameter: 22mm
