Italy
Genoa. Republic (Biennial Doges) gold 96 Lire 1796 MS61 NGC, Genoa mint, KM251, Fr-444, MIR-275/3 (R). More common than the preceding lot, this type is nonetheless quite scarce in Mint State, the present offering presenting lightly toned surfaces with underlying luster and few marks of note, the handling overall commensurate with the grade. Hints of striking weakness are present, but the general detail is superb.
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD