Italy
Vittorio Emanuele III 5 Lire 1914-R MS63 NGC, Rome mint, KM56, Dav-144, Mont-114, Gig-72, Pag-708. Uniformed bust right / Minerva, holding branch and shield, standing left behind ornate quadriga drawn by four horses. A magnificent representative of this beloved and highly artistic type that features the iconic neo-classical imagery of a Roman quadriga, soft luster dancing over the boldly rendered design elements, underscoring an attractive spread of multicolored tone.
Ex. Numismatica Genevensis Auction 2 (November 2002, Lot 755)
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-5000 USD