Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1857 (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 hand on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1857 30, within oak wreath with ties below . Karamitsos I.32. KM 35. Graded by NGC "XF 45". Cert number: 2909118-002.

Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 35 mm, 17.54 g, 6 h), Theoupolis (Antioch), 3rd officina, circa 531-537. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Justinian seated facing on throne, wearing crown with pendilia and holding scepter and globus cruciger. Rev. Γ /+THEUP Large M; above, cross; to left, star; to right, crescent. DOC 206c. MIBE 130. SB 214. Dark green patina. Very fine.