Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 1 New Obol 1834 (Copper, 16 mm, 1.86 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 hand on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1834᛫ 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.19. KM 34. Graded by NGC "MS 63 BN". Cert number: 2909117-006.

MYSIA. Lampsakos. 4th-3rd century BC. (Bronze, 19 mm, 6.46 g, 7 h). ΛΑΜ Laureate head of Demeter wearing earring to right. Rev. Ψ-A Forepart of Pegasos to right; below, grain stalk. SNG France 1220-1221 var. (symbol). Minor roughness and pitting, otherwise, very fine.