Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1834 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.40 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᛫ 1834 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.27. KM 35. Graded by NGC "XF 45". Cert number: 2909117-011.

LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. (Bronze, 14.5 mm, 2.79 g, 1 h). Draped bust of Athena facing three-quarters to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; to right, spear. Rev. ՒHPA-KΛEIΩN Trophy. BMC 60. HN Italy 1436. Van Keuren 143. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.