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.

Tacitus, 275-276. Antoninianus (Billon, 22 mm, 3.71 g, 6 h), Rome, 3rd officina, January-June 276. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to right. Rev. AEQVITAS AVG / Γ / XXI Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC V.1 82. MER-RIC 3541 (temp.). Some pitting and hairline flan crack at 10h, otherwise, very fine.