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When people talk about Greek coins, they usually mean pieces from ancient times – but modern Greece has exciting coins to offer as well! We present the 10 most expensive Greek coins and medals ever sold at auction that were minted after the beginning of the War of Greek Independence in 1821.
The most expensive: coins and medals of modern Greece
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1st Governor of Greece Ioannis Kapodistrias (in office 1828- 1831): 10 Lepta 1828, Aegina mint. NGC MS 63. From auction CNG Triton XVI (2013), lot 1428.
Top 10: 28.751 euros.
King Otto (1832-1862): 5 Drachmai, 1845, Athens mint. Extremely rare, PCGS XF45. From auction Baldwins 80 (2013), lot 2782.
Top 9: 29.537 euros.
King Otto (1832-1862): 5 Drachmai, 1844, Athens mint. Mint state. From auction Dix Noonan Web 138 (2016), lot 3396.
Top 8: 31.050 euros.
King George II. (1922-1924 and 1935-1947): 100 Drachmai ND (1940), Heaton mint Proof. 140 pieces produced. NGC-PF65. From Auction World Co sale 23 (2021), lot 3619.
Top 7: 33.754 euros.
King Otto (1832-1862): Gift medal of 8 ducats, ND. Dies by Konrad Lange. Extremely rare, “only a single occurrence apart from this specimen.” FDC. From auction Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger 307 (2015), lot 3141.
Top 6: 41.000 euros.
King George I (1863-1913): Zappas Olympics Golden Class A Victor’s Award Medal 1875, Paris mint, by Barre. “Extremely rare, one of ten produced and awarded.” Very fine. From auction CNG Triton XIX (2016), lot 2754.
Top 5: 41.972 euros.
1st Governor of Greece Ioannis Kapodistrias (in office 1828- 1831): Lepton, 1830. Aegina. Rare. Very Fine+. From auction Künker 217 (2012), lot 2501.
Top 4: 55.000 euros.
King George I (1863-1913): Zappas Olympics Golden Class A Victor’s Award Medal 1870, Paris mint, by Barre. NGC SP63. From auction Heritage CSNS Signature Sale 3099 (2022), lot 30269.
Top 3: 118.663 euros.