Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1849 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.42 g, 6 h), the variety with 49 over 48. 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 hand on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1849 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.29. KM 35. Graded by NGC "AU 53". Cert number: 2909117-014.

BAKTRIA, Local issues. Uncertain mint. 4th century BC. (Silver, 9 mm, 0.71 g, 4 h). Forepart of boar running to right. Rev. Stylized head of a lion to right; within square incuse. BMC -. SNG Copenhagen -. Klein -. HGC -. Seemingly an unpublished type, save for its auction appearances: Roma Numismatics 60E, 2019, 397 (differing dies) and Naumann 90, 2020, 27 (this coin). An intriguing local issue, apparently from Baktria,and in need of further academic research (anyone wishing a grant to do so should contact our academic coordinator, J. Stelzhammer, for further information and regulations). Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.