ITALY. Genova. Republic, 1528-1805. 8 Lire 1796 (Silver, 41.09 mm, 33.47 g). DUX ET GUB REIP GENU Crowned arms between two griffins. Rev. NON SURREXIT MAJOR 1796 St. John, nimbate, standing facing, head turned right, pointing heavenward and holding draped long cross. CNI III, 8. Lunardi 364. Davenport 1370. MIR 1309/5. Fresh and attractive. Near Uncirculated/Extremely Fine.

Ex Astarte 6 May 2006, lot 41.