Lot 4041

Sale 48 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Italy, Milan, Giovanni Galeazzo Maria and Ludovico Maria Sforza, (1481-1494), silver testone, (9.17 grams), obv. IOGZ M SF VICECOMES DVX MLI SV, bust to right in armour, rev. around, LV PATRVO GVBNANTE, sea horses over shield of arms, (Biaggi 1570, Morosini 9 [p.266], CNI Vol. V, 32 Pl.IX, 18, [p.190]). Has had some heat treatment on edge and reverse, otherwise very fine/fine, very rare.