© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
2 Oboli - George IV Pattern ND
1822 year| Copper | 18.9 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864) and Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | 2 Obols |
| Currency | Obol (1819-1834) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.9 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Figure of Britannia seated facing left. Engraver's name on base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
WM WYON
Engraver: William Wyon
Comment
Mule using the obverse die of the Ireland 1822-1823 penny (N# 13576 ) and reverse die of the Ionian Islands 1819 2 Oboli (N# 16150 )
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Oboli - George IV (Pattern) ND (1822) from Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864) and Ireland made of Copper weighing 18.9 g is that it was designed by the famous Italian engraver, Giovanni Battista Mercati, who was also responsible for designing several other coins during his time as the Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint in London.
