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 mint, 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 "UNC details / cleaned". Cert number: 2909007-008.

Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.24 g, 6 h), Rome, struck under Antoninus Pius. DIVA FAVSTINA Draped bust of Faustina to right. Rev. CERES Ceres, veiled, seated left, holding grain ears in right hand and long torch with left. RIC III 379 (Antoninus Pius). RSC 141. Scratch on obverse, otherwise, good very fine.