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.

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ), 491-498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Δ / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding in right hand a long voided cross; in field to right, star. DOC 3d. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.