Lot 1341
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Italy, Sicily (as a kingdom), Philip II of Spain, (1554-1598), silver 4 Tari, 31mm, (11.66 g), Messina mint, dated 1562 TP (Tommaso Paulillo, mintmaster), obv. Armored bust right. wearing ruff, around PHILIPP VS D G, rev. Crowned eagle facing with wings spread, head left, REX SICILIE 1562, (MIR 317/7; Spahr 43 var. [rev. legend]). Crudely struck, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from Coin Trends, February 15, 1991 (item 1496).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $170