Greece 1828 Kapodistrias Phoenix 10 lepta coin

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Greece 1828 Kapodistrias Phoenix 10 lepta coin

Issuer Greece 
Period First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1831
Value 10 Lepta (0.1)
Currency Phoenix (1828-1832)
Composition Copper
Weight 15 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 18559
References KM# 12

The bird Phoenix  at the obverse represents the rebirth of Greece while the word "αωκα" is referring to the year 1821 (the year of the Greek revolution).  Without circle and with different Phoenix 

Obverse

Phoenix with cross on the top and sun rays on the left without a circle

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ
αωκα

Translation: Hellenic State, 1821

Engraver: D. Kontos

Reverse

Denomination within laurel and olive branches

Script: Greek

Lettering:
• ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι• Α• ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ •
10
ΛΕΠΤΑ
1828

Translation: Governor I. A. Kapodistrias, 10 lepta

Engraver: D. Kontos