2 Oboli

€16,150.00
IssuerIonian Islands, United States of the (1815-1864)
Year1819
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Obols
CurrencyObol (1819-1834)
CompositionCopper
Weight18.9 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#33, Pr#18
Obverse descriptionWinged lion of St. Mark facing to left holding Bible and seven arrows, each representing one of the seven islands.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ 1819
(Translation: Ionian State)
Reverse descriptionFigure of Britannia seated facing left with shield and trident
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA W WYON.
(Translation: Britain  William Wyon)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1819  - - 4 139 520
1819  - Proof -
Catalog ID3966704260
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