Lot 2021

Sale 107 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Italy, Milan, Milano (Duchi), Filippo II di Spagna, (1554-1598), gold doppia, 27mm, (6.55g), dated 1582, obv. radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right of Philip II, set on ground line, date 1582 below, rev. Coat-of-arms within ornate frame, above a crown containing two palm fronds, (cf.CNI V 58 (for type), Crippa 4/A, Friedberg 716). Nearly extremely fine, lightly toned and rare.

Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 69, 4 December 2012), lot 608 (HSA 1001.1.10786) and CNG Auction Sale 96 (lot 1154).

Estimate
$3,600
Result Status
Not offered

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