ITALIAN STATES. Naples, Parthenopean Republic. AR 12 carlini. 27.36 gm. 40 mm. AN 7 (1799). Allegorial figure of Liberty holding liberty cap on a pole; REPUBBLICA NAPOLITANA / CARLINI DODO CI in four lines in wreath. KM 232. Dav 1410A. Good Very Fine; lightly toned; luster in legends; light flan adjustment marks on obverse; dark toning spot on reverse at 12'. Attractive and historic piece.

From Morvzzi coins, Rome. €750 tag.

After Napoleonic forces deposed King Ferdinand VI, the Parthenopean Republic was established in the Kingdom of Naples. It lasted about six months.