Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 1/2 Obol 1819 (Copper, 22 mm, 4.66 g, 6 h), London, struck from dies prepared by W. Wyon, plain edge. BRITANNIA᛫ Britannia seated to left on globe, holding trident with her left hand and an olive branch with her extended right; to the right, leaning on the globe, shield decorated with the Union Jack; on the exergual line, in small letters, W.W. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ: 1819᛫ The winged lion of Saint Mark walking to left, holding Book of Gospels surmounted by 7 arrows representing the 7 Ionian islands. Karamitsos I.15. KM 31. Graded by NGC "AU details / cleaned". Cert number: 2909117-003.

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.30 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 1oth officina (I), 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to right, wearing diadem, holding a spear with his right hand and a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long cross; in right field, star. DOC 3i. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Small areas of weak striking, otherwise, good very fine.