★ Virtually as struck ★

ITALY. Venezia (Venice). Governo Provvisorio -1849. 5 Lire 1848 (Silver, 37 mm, 25.00 g, 6 h), Venice, 1848. REPUBBLICA VENETA / 22 MARZO 1848 The nimbate and winged lion of St. Mark standing left holding book of Gospels. Rev. UNIONE ITALIANA aroudn 5 / LIRE between laurel and oak branch, mintmark V below. Davenport 207. Montenegro 90. Lustrous and fresh. Virtually as struck.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from C. Freytag on 6 July 1946.