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.

AUSTRIA. Franz Joseph I, 1848-1915. Ducat (Gold, 20 mm, 3.47 g, 12 h), Vienna (A). FRANC.IOS.I.D.G.AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR. Laureate youthful head of Franz Joseph to right; below, A. Rev. HVNG.BOH.LOMB.ET.VEN. GAL.LOD.ILL.REX.A.A. 1859 Crowned double-headed eagle, holding sword in his right talon and imperial orb in left; at the centre, tripartite heraldic breast shield framed by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Friedberg 490. Frühwald 1191. Herinek 82. KM 2264. Minor marks and small scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.