Italy
Parma. Maria Luigia gold 40 Lire 1815 MS61 NGC, KM-C32. Struck in the name of Marie Louise, second wife of Napoleon who reigned as Duchess of Parma from 1814. Produced only as a two-year type, the issue remains popular in part for its historical connections, the example at hand preserving flashy golden fields and detail that remains sharp to the highest points.
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Estimate: 1500-1800 USD