Italian Republic. Napoleon lead Pattern Scudo (5 Lire) Anno II (1803)-M UNC Details (Scratches) NGC, Milan mint, cf. KM-Pn8 (in silver), Pag-437 (R4). Despite the noted qualifiers, the piece retains a pleasing aesthetic punctuated by evidence of die rust and centered by a large, detailed caduceus fully embossed on the patinated planchet beneath. A quick survey of auction records shows no other examples in lead having been sold in recent years. Ex. Stephen Album Auction 42 (January 2022, Lot 1300) From the Meduno Collection of Italian Provas

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