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GREECE: First Hellenic Republic, AE 5 lepta, 1828, PCGS MS62 BN

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GREECE: First Hellenic Republic, AE 5 lepta, 1828, PCGS MS62 BN
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GREECE: First Hellenic Republic, AE 5 lepta, 1828, KM-2, an attractive mint state example, PCGS graded MS62 BN, ex Joe Sedillot Collection. The creation of the coin was decided by the Fourth National Assembly which took place at Argos. The Phoenix on the obverse represents the rebirth of Greece. This type is in the name of Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias. Kapodistrias was a Greek statesman who served as the Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire and was one of the most distinguished politicians and diplomats of Europe. After a long and distinguished career in European politics and diplomacy he was elected as the first head of state of independent Greece. He is considered the founder of the modern Greek state and the architect of Greek independence.