The Lissner Collection, Lot: 545. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Governo Provvisioro. 1848-1849. AR 5 Lire (37mm, 24.99 g, 6h). Venezia (Venice) mint. Dated 22 March 1848 V. KM 804; Davenport 208; C 186; Montenegro 90. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Gem uncirculated with superb blue, gold and amber toning. Only one graded higher in 66. Extremely rare this choice.