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.

Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 2.93 g, 7 h), Rome, 196-211. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. FORTVNAE FELICI Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopia in her right hand and rudder set on globe in her left; to left, nude figure standing right, reaching toward cornucopia. BMC 29. Cohen 57. RIC 554. Hairline flan crack, otherwise, about extremely fine.