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VENICE

178 Francesco Foscari, 1423-1457. Zecchino d'oro nd. 3,52 g. FRAC FOSCARI DVX SM VENETI. St. Mark
standing right presenting banner to kneeling Doge left // SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCAT.
Christ standing facing, holding gospels and raising hand in benediction, surrounded by mandorla and
stars. Fr. 1232; Paolucci 1.
GOLD. Extremely rare in this quality. Mint state with
strong portaits and sharp details - In a NGC holder, graded MS 65 1.000.-
KINGDOM OF ITALY

179 Umberto I, 1878-1900. 20 Lire 1882 R, Rome. 6,45 g. Fr. 21, Mont. 16. GOLD. Uncirculated 300.-

180 Umberto I, 1878-1900. Large silver medal 1888. By Luigi Secchi (65 mm). Commemorating Francesco
Brioschi and the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Milan polytechnic. Bust to right // 9 lines
inscription. Broggi -. Extremely rare. Uncirculated with beautiful toning and portrait in high relief.
In a NGC holder, graded MS 62 500.-

181 Vittorio Emanuele III, 1900-1946. 100 Lire 1931 / Anno IX R, Rome. 8,75 g. Fr. 33.
GOLD. Rare in this quality. Uncirculated 350.-

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