Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1862 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.42 g, 6 h), London, struck from dies prepared by W. Wyon, plain edge. BRITANNIA᛫ Helmeted Britannia seated to right on shield decorated with the Union Jack, holding a trident with her extended left hand and resting her right on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1862 30, within an oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.33. KM 35. Graded by NGC "MS 63". Cert number: 2909007-010.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor, second reign, 163-145 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.5 mm, 13.45 g, 12 h), Paphos in Cyprus, dated regnal year 20 = 162-161 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in the field to left, LK (date); in the inner right field ΠΑ (mint). Svoronos 1432. SNG Copenhagen -. Slightly porous, otherwise, very fine.