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.

L. Lucretius Trio, 74 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.96 g, 8 h), Rome. Laureate head of Neptune to right; trident over his far shoulder. Rev. L · LVCRETI / TRIO Winged Genius riding dolphin swimming to right. Babelon (Lucretia) 3. Crawford 390/2. Sydenham 784. RBW 1425 var. (control). Attractive, well-centered and light toning. Good very fine.