2 Oboli

Issuer Ionian Islands, United States of the (1815-1864)
Year 1819
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Obols
Currency Obol (1819-1834)
Composition Copper
Weight 18.9 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#33, Pr#18
Obverse description Winged lion of St. Mark facing to left holding Bible and seven arrows, each representing one of the seven islands.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ 1819
(Translation: Ionian State)
Reverse description Figure of Britannia seated facing left with shield and trident
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering BRITANNIA W WYON.
(Translation: Britain William Wyon)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1819 - - 4 139 520
1819 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 3966704260
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