2 Oboli

Features

Issuer Ionian Islands (Greece)
King George III (1810-1820)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1819
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 ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
16150
References KM# 33,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Pr# 18
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

Winged lion of St. Mark facing to left holding Bible and seven arrows, each representing one of the seven islands.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ
1819

Translation: Ionian State

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Figure of Britannia seated facing left with shield and trident

Script: Greek

Lettering:
BRITANNIA

W WYON.

Translation:
Britain

William Wyon

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

This coin was equal in value and weight to the British penny.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1819  Photo 4 139 520 $ 39 $ 39 100%
1819  Photo $ 2500 0% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
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Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31406
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1819 UNC
(NGC MS61 Brown)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Oboli
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1475
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1819 XF USD 33.48
(EUR 31.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 OboliPicture 1 of a sold 2 OboliPicture 1 of a sold 2 OboliPicture 1 of a sold 2 Oboli
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33988
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1819 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR63 Brown)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 OboliPicture 1 of a sold 2 OboliPicture 1 of a sold 2 OboliPicture 1 of a sold 2 Oboli
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30942
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1819 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR65 Brown)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 2 OboliPicture 1 of a sold 2 Oboli
Heritage Auctions
2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction 3005
Lot 21423
Internet Archive
31 May 2009 1819 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR 64 BN)
USD 4313.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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