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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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Lombardy gold 40 Lire 1848-M, Milan mint, KM-C24, XF45 NGC. Revolutionary Provisional Government issue. Venice and Lombardy combined to oust the unpopular Austrians from their lands. The initial revolt succeeded, but it could not be sustained. It ended in 1849, and Italy would have to wait twelve more years to successfully establish its independence. This is a scarce coin with a mintage of just 5,875 pieces.
Estimate: 1250-1500 USD
Lombardy gold 40 Lire 1848-M, Milan mint, KM-C24, XF45 NGC. Revolutionary Provisional Government issue. Venice and Lombardy combined to oust the unpopular Austrians from their lands. The initial revolt succeeded, but it could not be sustained. It ended in 1849, and Italy would have to wait twelve more years to successfully establish its independence. This is a scarce coin with a mintage of just 5,875 pieces.
Estimate: 1250-1500 USD