Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1851 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.41 g, 6 h), London mint, 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᛫ 1851 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.30. KM 35. Graded by NGC "AU 55". Cert number: 2909007-009.

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Severus Alexander, 222-235. 8 Assaria (Bronze, 33 mm, 13.58 g, 11 h). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥ CΕ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC CE Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛ / Δ - Ε / S H C Tyche of Antioch seated left on rocky outcrop, holding grain ears in right hand and resting left at side; at her feet, the river-god Orontes swimming left; to left, Tyche standing facing, head right, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopia in left; to right, the Emperor standing left, crowning Tyche with wreath held in right hand and holding parazonium in left. McAlee 834. RPC VI Online temp. 8074. Rare. Very fine.