Coin - 1 Obol, Ionian Islands, Greece, 1819

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Summary:: 1 Obol, Issued by Ionian Islands, Greece, 1819
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Statement Of Significance:: The United States of the Ionian Islands was formed on 14 November 1815 and was made up of seven principal islands: Corfu, Cephalinia, Zante, Santa Maura, Ithica, Cerigo and Paxo, these islands are represented by the seven arrows held by the winged lion of St. Mark (a Venetian symbol reflecting the Venetian control of the islands from 1401 until 1797)
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978

Tagged with:	british empire coins, british commonwealth and empire coins
Themes this item is part of:	Royal Mint, London, William Wyon, Medallist & Engraver (1795-1851), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, William Wyon, Medallist (1795-1851), The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection
Primary Classification:	COINS
Secondary Classification:	Greece - Ionian Islands
Tertiary Classification:	working strikes
Series:	Ionian Islands
DateEra:	1819 AD
Denomination:	1 Obol
Obverse Description:	Winged lion of St. Mark facing to left holding Bible and seven arrows; below, 1819; around above in Greek, IONIKON KPATOS
Reverse Description:	Britannia seated facing left; W at centre of ground line; above, BRITANNIA.
Edge Description:	Plain
Shape:	Round
Material:	Copper
Issued By:	Ionian Islands, Greece, 1819
Mint:	Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1819
Artist:	William Wyon - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1819
References:	Pridmore 19 KM#33
Bibliography:	[Book], Major Fred Pridmore, The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations Part 1, European Territories, Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1960 [Book], Mr Colin Bruce - Krause Publications, Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900, 2006