British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

France, France, Third Republic, 50 Centimes, 1888a (KM. 834.1); Italy, Venetian colonies, Soldo, c. 1686-7, isole et armata (Paolucci 815) [2]. First practically as struck with proof-like fields and mottled tone, second good fine, scarce (£60-80)