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GREECE. President Georgios Kountouriotis Bronze Medal, "1825" (1836). NGC MS-64 Brown.
Wurzbach-4694. By K. Lange. Diameter: 44mm. Greek War of Independence series. Obverse:&Bust left; Reverse: Scene featuring personification of the Hellenic Republic seated right on shield, watching over Genius pouring out coinage from cornucopia. Deep chocolate brown surfaces and some enticing underlying brilliance highlight this impressive specimen, yielding a great portrait in high relief of the freedom fighter and President of the State Council. From an interesting and RARE series of 12 medals struck on the occasion of the marriage of King Otho and Queen Amelia in 1836.
Estimate: $500 - $1000
Wurzbach-4694. By K. Lange. Diameter: 44mm. Greek War of Independence series. Obverse:&Bust left; Reverse: Scene featuring personification of the Hellenic Republic seated right on shield, watching over Genius pouring out coinage from cornucopia. Deep chocolate brown surfaces and some enticing underlying brilliance highlight this impressive specimen, yielding a great portrait in high relief of the freedom fighter and President of the State Council. From an interesting and RARE series of 12 medals struck on the occasion of the marriage of King Otho and Queen Amelia in 1836.
Estimate: $500 - $1000