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LOT 3734

Greece. Ionian Islands, British Administration CU Lepton. 1834-1862.

Dated 1851. Design by William Wyon. BRITANNIA., Britannia seated to right with shield and trident / ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, winged lion of St. Mark facing to left holding Bible and seven arrows; date below. KM 34. Fine.(1.81gr, 16mm, 6h.).

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From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).

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LOT 3734

Greece. Ionian Islands, British Administration CU Lepton.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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