Experts in Coins & Medals

IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. 30 New Oboloi 1849 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.42 g, 6 h), the variety with 49 over 48. 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 hand on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1849 30, within oak wreath with ties below. Karamitsos I.29. KM 35. Graded by NGC "AU 53". Cert number: 2909117-014.

Julius Caesar, Late 46-early 45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.08 g, 4 h), military mint travelling with Caesar in Spain. Diademed head of Venus to right; behind, Cupid. Rev. CAESAR Trophy of Gallic arms with two seated captives at the base. Babelon (Julia) 11. Crawford 468/1. CRI 58. RBW 1639. Sydenham 1014. Woytek, Arma et Nummi, p. 554. An attractive specimen. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.