Description
Greece, Death of General Markos Botsaris, Hero of the Greek War of Independence, Silver Medal (23mm/8.03gm) 1823, engraved by Hartmann. Athena stands weeping next to urn on pedestal, legend around. Rev, panorama of the Battle of Karpenisi, the Turkish encampment, left attacked by the Greeks, date below, beaded border both sides, obliquely milled edge (Erbstein 18158; Dogan 6473; Rosey 2442). Extremely Fine or better, toned with lustre, struck on a small flan.