ITALY, Ligurian Republic. 1798-1805. AR 8 Lire (40mm, 33.25 g, 12h). Genova mint. Dated 1799 and year 2. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 906. Estimated: $ 500

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Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Ligurian Republic. 1798-1805. AR 8 Lire (40mm, 33.25 g, 12h). Genova mint. Dated 1799 and year 2. Liberty, standing right, holding liberty cap set on inverted spear, embracing Liguria standing left, holding level / Coat-of-arms on fasces surmounted by liberty cap; all within wreath. MIR 379; KM 266.1. Toned, adjustment marks. Near EF.

From the Libertas Collection, purchased January 1984. Reportedly ex Dr. Clifton Wheeler Collection (Part III, Thomas Elder, 17 September 1938), lot 1060.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 20 September at 2 PM ET.

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