Watch List notes:

ITALY. Lombardia. Governo Provvisorio. 5 Lire 1848 (Silver, 37 mm, 25.06 g, 6 h), Milan, 1848. ITALIA LIBERA DIO LO VUOLE Italia, standing facing, head turned right, with mural crown, holding spear in her right hand and raising her left; mintmark M below. Rev. GOVERNO PROVVISORIO DI LOMBARDIA around 5 / LIRE / ITALIANE between laurel and oak branch, in exergue, 1848. Davenport 206. MIR 527/1. Montenegro 425. Beautifully toned. Extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), privately acquired from C. Freytag on 6 July 1946.