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1 Obol

1819 year
Copper 9.45 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864)
King
George III (1810-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1819
Value
1 Obol
Currency
Obol (1819-1834)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.45 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#16149
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Britannia seated left

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIA.

Translation: Britain

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Plain

Comment

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

Interesting fact

The 1 Obol coin from the Ionian Islands has an interesting feature - it has a unique "keyhole" shaped hole in the center, which was designed to prevent the coin from being counterfeited.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1819 . 8279040 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Obol 1819 coin.