Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Septinsular Republic. Under partial British occupation. 1809-1814. 25 Paras 1813/4 (Silver, 22 mm, 2.02 g), struck on a 1689 Carlino of Charles II of Naples and Sicily, Zante (Zakynthos). Countermarked on the host reverse with an oval indent containing a laureate and draped bust of George III above the denomination 25. Rev. Countermarked on the host obverse with a square indent containing the denomination 25. Karamitsos I.6b. KM 18. Lambros 18. Host Coin: Fair, Countermark: Good very fine. Graded by NGC "Fair 2". Cert number: 2909009-007.

Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 21 mm, 3.59 g, 12 h), Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of the eternal city, Rome, 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout holding wand in his right hand and goad in his left. Cohen 17. RIC 58. Some small marks, otherwise, good very fine.