Watch List notes:

ITALY. Genova. Republic, 1528-1805. 8 Lire 1796 (Silver, 40 mm, 33.50 g, 12 h). DUX ET GUB REIP GENU Crowned arms between two griffins. Rev. NON SURREXIT MAJOR 1796 St. John, nimbate, standing facing, head turned right, pointing heavenward and holding draped long cross. Davenport 1370. MIR 1309/5. Fresh and attractive. Small die crack, otherwise, good extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), privately acquired from R. Becker in April 1995.