Provisional Government of Lombardy and the Republic of Venice
The Provisional Government of Lombardy and the Provisional Government of Venice are two separate and related revolutionary states of 1848-1849. Both were formed by revolutionaries in the Austrian-held Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia.
Provisional Government of Lombardy
The Provisional Government of Lombardy existed from March 1848 to August 1849. It was formed by revolutionaries in Milan when that city rebelled from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, which was ruled by Austria.
Circulation Coins
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40 Lire
1848
(Image: MDC Oct 2023)
20 Lire
1848
(Image: Lugdunum Dec 2022)
5 Lire
1848
(Image: Nomisma May 2019)
Lombardy - 20 Lire Graded Population
With a reported mintage of 4,593 coins, these coins are quite rare. The top examples sell for less than the Venice, despite the similar mintage (5,210).
As noted below. the PCGS MS64 appears to have been crossed over to NGC without being removed from the PCGS population. Several NGC MS63s were added in 2023-2024.
| Grade | PCGS Pop | NGC Pop | Combined | PCGS Years | NGC Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 | 1 | 9 | 10 | - | - |
| MS62 | 1 | 7 | 8 | - | - |
| MS63 | 1 | 9 | 10 | - | - |
| MS64 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| MS65 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| MS66 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 4 | 27 | 31 | - | - |
Source: NGC / PCGS (Compiled as of 2 November 2024)
< Finest Examples >
NGC MS65
(Image: Palombo Oct 2008)
PCGS MS64
(Likely crossed over to NGC MS63 by Dec 2021)
(Image: Numismatica Genevensis Nov 2019)
NGC MS64
(Possibly Removed from pop)
(Image: Gadoury Nov 2018)
NGC MS63+
(Image: Ranieri Nov 2023 - Video)
PCGS MS63
(Image: PCGS. No Sale Known)
NGC MS63
(Image: Nomisma Aste Dec 2024)
NGC MS63
(Image: Kunker Jun 2024)
NGC MS63
(Image: Aurora Mar 2023 / Bolaffi May 2021)
NGC MS63
(Image: Gadoury Oct 2022)
NGC MS63
(Image: Nomisma Dec 2021)
NGC MS63
(Image: Heritage Dec 2017)
NGC MS63
(Image: Heritage Apr 2017)
NGC MS63
(Image: Unknown 1x)
Provisional Government of Venice
The Provisional Government of Venice, aka the Republic of San Marco, existed from March 1848 to August 1849. It extended through the former Republic of Venice, centered in Venice. The territory was re-absorbed into the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia until it was ultimately annexed into the united Kingdom of Italy in 1866.
The first issuance of the 5 lire refers to the date of the revolt (22 March 1848) an to a united Italy (“Unione Italiana”) — apparently minted in June 1848 (here). In August 1848, the Republic of Venice was re-declared. The date 11 August 1848 is reflected in roman numerals on the 20 lire and the second issuance of the 5 lire. Unconfirmed sources indicate the second issuance was minted after November 1848 (here).
Circulation Coins
20 Lire
1848
(Image: Numismatica Ranieri Nov 2023)
5 Lire
1848 (1st Type, United Italy)
(Image: NAC Jun 2023)
5 Lire
1848 (2nd Type)
(Image: Lugdunum Dec 2022)
Venice - 20 Lire Graded Population
With a reported mintage of 5,210 coins, these coins are very rare. Though there are more graded MS than the Lombardy 20 lire, the prices are generally higher. This is likely due to the attractive design and the recognizability of Venice as compared to Lombardy.
| Grade | PCGS Pop | NGC Pop | Combined | PCGS Years | NGC Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 | 2 | 6 | 8 | - | 1x PL |
| MS62 | 2 | 13 | 15 | - | 1x PL, 1x + |
| MS63 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 1x PL | 3x PL, 2x + |
| MS64 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1x PL | 1x PL, 1x + |
| MS65 | - | - | - | - | - |
| MS66 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 11 | 36 | 47 | - | - |
Source: NGC / PCGS (Compiled as of 2 November 2024)
< Finest Examples >
PCGS MS64 PL
(Image: Nomisma Oct 2019)
PCGS MS64
(Image: Gadoury Oct 2021)
PCGS MS64
(Image: Unknown x1)
NGC MS64 PL
(Image: Heritage Aug 2019)
NGC MS64+
(Image: Unknown 1x)
PCGS MS64
(Image: Nomisma Oct 2019)
NGC MS64
(Image: Stacks Jun 2010)
PCGS MS63 PL
(Image: Numismatica Genevensis Dec 2018)
NGC MS63 PL
(Image: Heritage Jan 2021)
NGC MS63 PL
(Image: Sedwick May 2019)
NGC MS63 PL
(Image: Unknown 1x)
PCGS MS63
(Image: Stacks Jan 2019)
PCGS MS63
(Image: Nomisma May 2023)
NGC MS63+
(Image: Not at Auction)
NGC MS63+
(Image: Gadoury Nov 2018)
NGC MS63
(Image: NAC Jun 2023)
NGC MS63
(Image: Gadoury Oct 2021)
NGC MS63
(Image: Antium Arum Apr 2019)
NGC MS63
(Image: Ponterio Nov 2009)
NGC MS63
(Image: Unknown 5x)
Ungraded “FDC”
(Image: Ranieri Nov 2023 - Video)
Ungraded “FDC”
(Image: Nomisma Aug 2024)