1361
Papal States. Alessandro VIII (1689-1691). Silver Testone, dated in Roman numerals MDCXC-I (1690),
9.10g. Capped bust right. Rev. Two oxen right (Munt 16; KM 524). Removed from a mount and with
traces of gilding on the obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
$ 600
1362
Mantua under Austrian Administration. Ferdinand I of Habsburg-Lorraine (Emperor of Austria, King
of Lombardy-Venetia, 1848). Silver 3-Kreuzer, or Carantani, 1848-GM, 1.59g. Laureate head right.
Rev. Imperial eagle, value and date (Gig 7; KM 278). Good extremely fine with reflective fields, a little
wear on highest points but an attractive specimen.
Exceedingly rare in this condition.
$ 4,500
Siege Coinage produced while the city of Mantua was under siege from its own Austrian garrison lead by General C
Gorzkowski. Mintage of 631 pieces only and most of these immediately withdrawn.
1363
Republic (under Napoléon 1802-1805). ������ ������� ����� ��� ����������� ���� ������ ������ �������
Copper Pattern Soldo (or 10-Denari), 1804 III-M, Milan, 10.39g.
Crossed palm sprig and sword behind scales, bow above. Rev. Value within wreath (Pagani 462;
Crippa 20; KM Pn17). Die flaw across reverse otherwise as struck with an attractive dark brown
patina.
Rare
.
$ 1,000
1364
Kingdom. Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878). Silver 5-Lire, 1861, Firenze� ������� ���� ���� ������
, 24.86g. Bare head right.
Rev. Crowned shield within wreath (Mont 161, R2; KM 7). Multiple small surface marks both sides,
otherwise about very fine.
Very rare one year type.
$ 4,000
Struck on his Accession to the throne of unified Italy
