Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 1 Obol 1819 (Copper, 28 mm, 9.22 g, 5 h), London mint, struck from dies prepared by W. Wyon, plain edge. BRITANNIA Britannia seated to left on globe, holding trident with her left hand and olive branch with her extended right hand; shield decorated with the Union Jack at her right side; W on exergual line. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1819᛫ The winged lion of Saint Mark walking to left, holding Book of Gospels surmounted by 7 arrows that represent the 7 Ionian islands. Karamitsos I.17. KM 32. Graded by NGC "AU 55 BN". Cert number: 2909007-006.

GAUL, Volcae-Arecomici (?). Circa 75-25 BC. Diobol (Silver, 10.5 mm, 0.49 g, 11 h), Imitating Massalia. Bare head of Apollo to left; behind neck, T. Rev. M A within wheel of four spokes. F&P OBV-8; Depeyrot, Marseille 64 (Massalia). CNG E468, 2020, 4. A rare and exceptionally pleasing specimen with lovely toning. Good very fine.