Italy
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Parma. Maria Luigia Lira 1815, Milan mint, KM-C28, Pag-9, MIR-1095, MS63 NGC. Deeply toned in vivid, iridescent hues. This example has tremendous eye-appeal, particularly the reverse, which is flashy and prooflike. Maria Luigia (Marie Louise) was the empress of Napoleon and ruled Parma as a duchess.
Estimate: 400-600 USD