Vittorio Emanuele III lead Uniface Obverse Trial Strike 5 Lire ND (1940) UNC, Rome mint, cf. KM-TS3 (in silver), Pag-236 (same). A handsome specimen featuring the bust utilized on Albanian issues of the year prior, engraved by famed Italian sculptor Guiseppe Romagnoli. Incredibly few examples of the full nickel striking have come to market in recent decades, making this an anticipated offering. Ex. Carl F. Chirico Jr. Collection (Bowers and Merena Auctions, March 2008, Lot 5793) [part] From the Meduno Collection of Italian Provas

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