Ionian Islands 2 Oboli, 1819
Information
Country
Ionian Islands
Currency
Obol
(1819 – 1834)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Oboli
Year
1819
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
18.9
Diameter (mm)
35
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Oboli from Ionian Islands. Issued in 1819. Struck in Copper. Measures 35 mm and weighs 18.9 g.
- Obverse
- Winged lion of St. Mark facing to left holding Bible and seven arrows, each representing one of the seven islands. (Ionian State)
- Reverse
- Figure of Britannia seated facing left with shield and trident (Britain William Wyon)
- Edge
- Smooth
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