IONIAN ISLANDS, Ionian State, as a British protectorate. 1815-1864. Proof 1 New Obol 1834 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.89 g, 12 h), struck in medal allignment, 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 right hand on the shield. Rev. ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ᛫ 1834᛫ The winged lion of Saint Mark walking to left, holding Book of Gospels surmounted by 7 arrows that represent the 7 Ionian islands. Karamitsos I.19a. KM 34b. Graded by PCGS "PR 64 BN". Cert number: 28756856.
From the Septinsular Collection of supreme quality Ionian Islands coins.