Silver 1 Phoenix 1828 Governor Kapodistrias NGC MS61 Greece
Description
What a coin ! The first silver coin of the modern greek state ! UNCIRCULATED MS61
Very Rare SILVER Coin
Mintage: 11.978
Aegina Mint The phoenix was the first coin of the modern Greek state. It was introduced in 1828 by Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias. The name was that of the mythical phoenix bird and was meant to symbolise the rebirth of Greece during the still ongoing Greek War of Independence.
Additional information
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nominal | 1 PHOENIX |
| Year | 1828 |
| Quality | NGC MS 61 |