THE BELLA ITALIA COLLECTION VENICE
Provisional government of Venice, 1848-1849. 20 Lire 1848, Venice. Republic of San Marco. INDIPENDENZA ITALIANA. Lion of St Mark standing to left on pedestal inscribed XI AGOSTO MDCCCXLVIII in two lines; A. FABRIS below, VENEZIA in exergue // ALLEANZA DEI POPOLI LIBERI. Denomination within oak wreath; date flanked by stars below. Edge inscription: DIO PREMIERA LA COSTANZA. Fr. 1518; Mont. 89; KM 806. 6.45 g. GOLD. Rare. Only 5'210 pieces minted. Hairlines, otherwise uncirculated - In NGC holder, graded UNC details (rev. cleaned)