Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 53 25 Nov 2020
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A Collection of European Coins from the time of Revolution, Italy, Italian Republic, pattern scudo of 5 lire, ANNO II (1803) M, Milan, struck in lead, caduceus, grapes to left, star to r., rev. value within civic wreath, edge plain (Dav.200; Pag. Prove 437; Crippa 5), minor scuffs and scratches, very fine and very rare
Ex InAsta Auction 43 (22 February 2012), lot 3434.
Unlike the Cisalpine Republic, the Italian Republic did not produce any silver currency intended for circulation. This pattern demonstrates the move towards a decimal coinage, being a scudo of 5 lire and no longer the 6 lire of the Cisalpine Republic.
(300-400 GBP)
Ex InAsta Auction 43 (22 February 2012), lot 3434.
Unlike the Cisalpine Republic, the Italian Republic did not produce any silver currency intended for circulation. This pattern demonstrates the move towards a decimal coinage, being a scudo of 5 lire and no longer the 6 lire of the Cisalpine Republic.
(300-400 GBP)