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.

Caracalla, 198-217. As (Bronze, 26 mm, 10.23 g, 6 h), Rome, 211. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. VICTORIAE BRITANNICA / S C Victory seated left on pile of shields, balancing another shield on knee and holding palm branch. BMC p. 413, *. Cohen 634. RIC 521. Deposits, otherwise, good fine.