Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1834 (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᛫ 1834᛫ 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.27. KM 35. Graded by NGC "AU 50". Cert number: 2909117-012.

Antoninus Pius, 138-161. As (Bronze, 27 mm, 9.63 g, 12 h), Rome, 148-149. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS TR P XII Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. MVNIFICENTIA AVG Cuirassed elephant walking to right; in exergue, COS IIII / SC. BMCRE 1840. Cohen 565. RIC 862a. Light brown patina, and with a splendid rendering of an elephant. Very fine.