Italy
Genoa. Republic 8 Lire 1796 MS65+ NGC, Genoa mint, KM249, Dav-1370, MIR-309/5. Variety with star after date. A simply sublime example of this most beloved crown of the Genoese Republic, with clean, nearly mark-free surfaces perfectly paired with sharply cut devices which express a discernable relief. Practically unimprovable, only a single piece ranks a half point finer at PCGS.
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Estimate: 3000-4000 USD