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, 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 "AU 53". Cert number: 2909117-010.

ARCADIA. Mantinaea. Septimius Severus, 193-211. Assarion (Bronze, 20 mm, 6.06 g, 2 h). ΛOV CEΠ CEVHPOC[...]. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. MANTINEΩN Artemis striding right, holding bow in her left hand and drawing arrow from her quiver with her right; below, hound springing to right. BCD Peloponnesos 1509.3 var. (different bust type). Apparently unpublished with this bust type. Earthen hightlights, otherwise, very fine.