★ Graded SP64BN NGC. ★

Greece, King George I, 1863-1913. Copper Pattern 5 Lepta, 1877 E (ESSAI), Paris mint, plain edge, by Désiré-Albert Barre. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ 1877 Ε (ESSAI), mature head of George I to left, below truncation ΒΑΡΡΕ. / ΟΒΟΛΟΣ, 5, ΛΕΠΤΑ, with ESSAI flanked by an anchor on either side, below denomination, laurel wreath tied below (KM-E20; Divo P92; IV. 23).

An outstanding specimen with smooth milk chocolate brown surfaces, golden hues and underlying lustre.

Graded SP64BN NGC.