ITALY. Genoa. 8 Lire, 1796. PCGS MS-64 Gold Shield.Dav-1370; KM-249; Mont-41; MIR-309/5. Star after date. Boldly lustrous, blast white, and beautifully preserved, the present offering retains exquisite detail throughout. A couple of tiny die cracks are evidenced around the denomination on the reverse.