ITALY, Mantova. French garrison besieged by the Austrians, 1799. BI 5 Soldi (19mm, 3.03 g, 12h). War of the Second Coalition issue. Dated year 8 of the French Republic (AD 1799). Good VF.

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ITALY, Mantova. French garrison besieged by the Austrians, 1799. BI 5 Soldi (19mm, 3.03 g, 12h). War of the Second Coalition issue. Dated year 8 of the French Republic (AD 1799). Fasces surmounted by Liberty cap / Denomination in four lines within wreath. Korchnak 396; MIR 772; KM 276. Toned, usual weak strike, minor edge splits. Good VF.

From the Libertas Collection, purchased January 1984.


Closing Date and Time: 3 January 2024 at 14:30:00 ET.

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