Lot 1331
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Italy, Sicily (Regno), Carlo I d'Angio (Charles I), (1266-1282), silver saluto d'argento or Carlino 25mm, (3.36 g), Napoli (Naples mint). obv. + KAROL' IERL' ET SICIL' REX, coat-of-arms, rev. + ALE GRA PLEnA DnS TECUm, the Annunciation: Archangel Gabriel standing right, holding lily and pointing toward the Virgin standing left, orans, both wearing nimbus crown; lily in vase between, (cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe C11 (Salute d'oro); MIR 20; Pannuti-Riccio 3; MEC 14, 677-9. Darkly toned, very fine minor cut in edge, rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from Jean Elsen, Auction Sale 119 December 7, 2013 (lot 786).
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $170