Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1852 (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᛫ 1852 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.31. KM 35. Graded by NGC "XF 45". Cert number: 2909118-001.

Trajan, 98-117. As (Bronze, 26.5 mm, 11.03 g, 6 h), Rome, 101-102. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M Laureate bust of Trajan to right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. TR POT COS IIII P P / S C Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed SP/QR in two lines. BMC 753. Cohen 640. RIC 434. Woytek 113b. Green patina. Corrosion spots on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.