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.

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 365-355 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.64 g, 9 h). Nude youth on horseback galloping to right; [below, Θ]. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos riding dolphin to left with right arm outstretched; above tail, Θ. Fischer-Bossert Group 39, 600 (V237/R459); HN Italy 880. Struck with worn dies, mark on reverse, otherwise, about very fine.