Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1849 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.42 g, 6 h), the variety with 49 over 48. 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 hand on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1849 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.29. KM 35. Graded by NGC "AU 53". Cert number: 2909117-014.

CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS. Pantikapaion. Circa 310-304/3 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 10.5 mm, 1.17 g, 6 h). Head of satyr to right. Rev. Π-Α-Ν Head of bull to left. HGC 7, 136. MacDonald 73. Very well centered; dark brown patina. Very fine.