Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1848 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.39 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᛫ 1848᛫ 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.28. KM 35. Graded by NGC "VF 35". Cert number: 2909117-013.

MYSIA. Lampsakos. Circa 500-450 BC. Diobol (Silver, 10 mm, 1.17 g, 9 h). Diademed janiform female heads wearing circular earring and necklace. Rev. Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet; the whole within incuse square. Baldwin, Lampsakos, Group A Type I, pl. V, 17. SNG France 1126. Slightly off center on obverse, otherwise, very fine.