Sale: CNG 73, Lot: 1220. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2006.  Sold For $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Governo Provvisorio. 1848-1849. AR 5 Lire (24.95 g, 6h). Dated 22 MARZO 1848. Winged Lion of St. Mark standing left, head facing slightly right, right paw supporting Gospel set on ground / 5/LIRE in two lines across fields; all within wreath. Paolucci, Zecca 1107; Pagani 177; Montenegro 90. Superb EF, wonderful cabinet tone.