Sale: Triton XII, Lot: 1029. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Monday, 5 January 2009.  Sold For $725. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Governo Provvisorio. 1848-1849. AR 5 Lire. REPUBBLICA VENETA H 22 MARZO 1848 H, Nimbate Lion of St. Mark, head facing, right paw supporting Gospel; A • Fabris below / UNIONE ITALIANA, 5/LIRE in two lines within oak wreath; V in exergue. Paolucci, Zecca 1107; Pagani 177; Montenegro 90; KM 186. In NGC slab graded MS 61. As the edge is not visible in the slab, it is assumed that this coin is of the common variety.