Italy
Vittorio Emanuele III gilt-bronze Matte Proof Pattern 100 Lire 1903-R PR68 NGC, Pagani-139. Produced by Johnson Inc. in Milan, this broad and highly impressive gilt-bronze pattern features all-over silky, honey-gold surfaces and a lovely illustrative design depicting Minerva and Demeter. Virtually flawless and with immediate appeal, this massive offering is currently among the finest-known certified examples of this type, and is absolutely worthy of that distinction.
Estimate: 1750-2250 USD