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NYINC Signature Sale 3038 13-14 January 2015
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Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat 5 Lire 1812 MS61 NGC, KM259. An illustrious example of this important Napoleonic coin. Joachim Murat was the brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte. This 5 Lire type was struck for only two years with 1812 being, by far, the better date with a mintage of just 2,921 pieces. Additionally, this is a fully detailed coin and most desirable thus.
Estimate: 1000-1250 USD
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat 5 Lire 1812 MS61 NGC, KM259. An illustrious example of this important Napoleonic coin. Joachim Murat was the brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte. This 5 Lire type was struck for only two years with 1812 being, by far, the better date with a mintage of just 2,921 pieces. Additionally, this is a fully detailed coin and most desirable thus.
Estimate: 1000-1250 USD