Sale: Triton X, Lot: 1144. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Monday, 8 January 2007.  Sold For $725. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Governo Provvisorio. 1848-1849. AR 5 Lire (24.95 g, 6h). Dated 1848. INDPENDENZA ITALIANA, VENEZIA in exergue, nimbate Lion of St. Mark, head facing, right paw supporting Gospel, standing left on basis inscribed XI AGOSTO/MDCCCXLVII; A • Fabris below / ALLEANZA DEI POPOLI LIBERI H 1848 H, 5/LIRE in two lines within oak wreath. DIO PREMIERA LA COSTANZA H on edge. Paolucci, Zecca 1108; Pagani 178; Montenegro 92; KM 185. Superb EF, toned.