Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 1 New Obol 1853 (Copper, 16 mm, 1.91 g, 12 h), Birmingham 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᛫ ᛫1853᛫ The winged lion of Saint Mark walking to left, holding Book of Gospels surmounted by 7 arrows representing the 7 Ionian islands. Karamitsos I.24. KM 34. Graded by NGC "AU 53 BN". Cert number: 2909117-009.

BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I, circa 170-145 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19.5 mm, 4.02 g, 12 h). Diademed and draped bust of Eukratides to right, wearing Macedonian helmet adorned with bull´s horn and ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ The Dioscouri, each holding palm branch and lance, galloping on horseback to right; below, monogram. Bopearachchi 7G. HGC 12, 136 (R1). SNG ANS 476-8. Rare. Light porosity on reverse, otherwise, good very fine.