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Offered here is an original-style1848 5 Lire coin of the Provisional Government of Lombardy, issued in Milan during the revolutionary events of 1848.
The obverse features the denomination“5 LIRE ITALIANE”within a wreath beneath the inscription:
GOVERNO PROVVISORIO DI LOMBARDIA
The reverse depicts the allegorical figure of Italy holding a spear, with the historic inscription:
ITALIA LIBERA – DIO LO VUOLE
“Free Italy – God wills it”
TheMmint mark below the figure identifies theMilan Mint.
Coin specifications:
- Year: 1848
- Denomination: 5 Lire
- Provisional Government of Lombardy
- Milan Mint – M
- .900 Silver
- Standard weight: 25 grams
- Approx. 37 mm diameter
- C#22 / MIR MI#527
- Approximate mintage: 120,000
The coin is circulated and ungraded. It retains strong overall detail, particularly in the wreath, lettering, standing figure and drapery. It has attractive aged toning, along with normal circulation marks, fine surface lines and minor rim marks consistent with a coin of this age.
Cleaning history is unknown.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact coin you will receive.
An attractive and historically significant silver coin from the Italian revolutionary period of 1848.
Item Specifics FieldEnterCountry/Region of ManufactureItalyHistorical PeriodItalian StatesDenomination5 NumberC#22Modified ItemNo
