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.

AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Franz I. Stephan, 1745-65. Taler (Silver, 41 mm, 27.87 g, 12 h), Hall, 1750. FRANC.D:G.R.I.S.A.GE.IER.R.LO.B.M.H.D. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Franz Stephan to right. Rev. IN TE DOMINE SPERAVI 1750 / H-A Crowned double-headed eagle, holding sword in his right talon and sceptre in left; at the centre, heraldic breast shield framed by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Davenport 1155. Eypeltauer 626. Herinek 128. M-T 977. Graffito on obverse; minor marks and some rough areas on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.