Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1848 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.39 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᛫ 1848᛫ 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.28. KM 35. Graded by NGC "VF 35". Cert number: 2909117-013.

AKARNANIA. Leukas. Circa 375-350 BC. Stater (Silver, 21 mm, 8.45 g, 2 h). Λ Pegasos flying left. Rev. ΛΕΥ Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, symbol off flan. cf. Calciati 59/1 (control off flan). HGC 4, 822. Die-rust around Pegasos and graffito (A) on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.