ITALY. Piedmont-Subalpine Republic. 5 Francs, AN 10 (1802). Turin Mint. NGC MS-63. KM-C-4; Mont-10; Gig-4. This handsome and nicely preserved example displays bold intricate devices and smooth satiny surfaces with a thin veneer of light gray patina. Seldom encountered in this high state of preservation this survivor offers a pleasing appearance that is sure to catch the attention of many collectors.<p><em>Although noted on the NGC label as PIEDMONT - SUBALPINE REP. and listed in the </em>Standard Catalog of World Coins<em> as from the Piedmont Republic (1798-99), this coin is actually a product of the Subalpine Republic ("GAULE SUBALPINE") of 1800-02. Both entities were puppet states of Napoleon, who annexed the region to France in 1802.</em>
