Description
Italy, Piedmont (Subalpine) Republic, AV 20 Francs (6.41gm.), L’AN 9 (1800), mint of Turin. Helmeted, laur. bust l. / value and date within wreath (KM.C5; Fr.1172), Very Fine, Rare.
Designed and struck to commemorate Napoleon’s victory at the battle of Marengo. Rare with a mintage of just 2,820 and only a two-year type issued by this fleeting French-backed republic.