Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1834 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.41 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᛫ 1834᛫ 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.27. KM 35. Graded by NGC "AU 50". Cert number: 2909117-012.

JUDAEA. Caesaraea Maritima. Domitian, 81-96. (Bronze, 28 mm, 15.79 g, 12 h), struck 92. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XI Radiate bust of Domitian to right, aegis on far shoulder. Rev. IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P Palm tree with date clusters. BMC 31 (same obverse die). Hendin 1458. Meshorer pl. 36, 9a. RPC II, 2307. SNG ANS 485. With a pleasing portrait of Domitian and earthen highlights. Some pitting, otherwise, very fine.