Italy
Subalpine Republic. Republic 5 Francs L'AN 10 (1801) AU50 NGC, KM-C4, Mont-10, Gig-4. A fascinating issue of this short-lived state created during Napoleon's wars in Italy as part of a continuation of the French Revolutionary Wars against the Allied coalitions. Somewhat weak in areas of the obverse, though with a beautiful aged patina, and a boldly struck reverse. Listed under "Piedmont," as the state was carved out of Piedmont of the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 250-350 USD