ITALY. Lombardia. Governo Provvisorio, 1848. 5 Lire 1848 (Silver, 37 mm, 24.97 g, 6 h), Milan. ITALIA LIBERA * DIO LO VUOLE Italia standing facing, her head turned to right, holding spear in her right hand and raising her left hand; mintmark M in the exergue. Rev. GOVERNO PROVVISORIO DI LOMBARDIA Wreath of laurel and oak branches surrounds 5 / LIRE / ITALIANE, 1848 below. Montenegro 425. Solder marks on reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the old inventory of a Swiss coin dealer based in Central Switzerland.