Lot 1381

Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Italy, Naples under Spanish Rule, Kingdom of Naples, Charles III of Bourbon (1734-1759), piastra of 120 Grana 1734, Naples mint, 41mm, (24.81 g), obv. crowned coat of arms, rev. personification of the Sebeto river sitting by the sea; in the background the smoking Vesuvius (CNI XX, 539/19, Pannuti-Riccio 23a. MIR 334/2.). Nearly fine with flan adjustment marks, scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from Geoff K. Gray, November 14, 1986 (lot 289), from C. Pitchfork Collection, Spink Australia Sale 17 (lot 2367), Whiting Collection, previously from M.R. Roberts c.1972.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$320

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