Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 1 New Obol 1835 (Copper, 16 mm, 1.81 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᛫ 1835᛫ The winged lion of Saint Mark walking to left, holding Book of Gospels surmounted by 7 arrows representing the 7 Ionian islands. Karamitsos I.20. KM 34. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2909117-007.

PAMPHYLIA. Aspendos. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Diassarion (Bronze, 25 mm, 8.07 g, 6 h). Α Κ Μ ΑΥΡ CΕΥ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from rear. Rev. ACΠENΔIΩΝ Isis Pharia advancing to right, head turned to left, wearing lotus, holding sail and sistrum. RPC VI, 10885.2 (this coin). Extremely rare, with only two examples recorded by RPC editors, and only this coin available that is not in a museum. Very fine/very good.