Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1852 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.41 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 trident with her extended left hand and resting her right on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1852 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.31. KM 35. Graded by NGC "XF 45". Cert number: 2909118-001.

Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Denarius (Silver, 17.5 mm, 3.52 g, 6 h), Rome, struck under the widowed Antoninus Pius after 141. DIVA AVG FAVSTINA Draped bust of Faustina to right. Rev. PIETAS AVG Hexastyle temple decorated with a quadriga and two statues of Victory. BMC 319. Cohen 253. RIC 396 (Antoninus Pius). Scarce. Very fine.