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.

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 355-294 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 20.5 mm, 17.11 g, 8 h). Head of Athena with profile eye to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and and pi-style palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1599. Kroll -. SNG Copenhagen 63. Narrow flan, otherwise, good very fine.