Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1862 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.42 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 a trident with her extended left hand and resting her right on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1862 30, within an oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.33. KM 35. Graded by NGC "MS 63". Cert number: 2909007-010.

IONIA. Miletos. Late 6th-early 5th centuries BC. Twelfth stater or diobol (Silver, 9 mm, 1.07 g). Forepart of lion to left, head turned back to right. Rev. Star-shaped floral ornament within incuse square. Klein 426-427. SNG Kayhan 468-475. SNG Von Aulock 2082. Nearly very fine.