ITALY. Venice. 5 Lire, 1848-V. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.
C-804; Gig-2; Mont-90. Mintage of 11,000 pieces, with few surviving specimens coming anywhere close to this state of preservation. Depicts the Lion of St. Mark the Evangelist, symbol of this city-state, and located at the Piazza San Marco in Venice. Always a popular type coin with world crown collectors. The example offered here features warm tan tone with hints of aqua across smooth surfaces. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $900.00- $1200.00