Greece 1819 Ionian rare 1 obol coin Ioniko kratos

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Greece 1819 Ionian rare 1 obol coin Ioniko kratos

Features

Issuer Ionian Islands (Greece) 
King George III (1810-1820)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1819
Value 1 Obol
Currency Obol (1819-1863)
Composition Copper
Weight 9.47 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 16149
References KM# 32

Obverse

Venetian lion

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ
1819.

Translation: Ionian State

Engraver: William Wyon Read more on Wikipedia

 

Reverse

Britannia seated left

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIA.

Translation: Britain