Lot 1384

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

Description

Italy, Naples under Spanish Rule, Kingdom of Naples, Ferdinand IV of Bourbon (1759-1799), piastra of 120 Grana 1772, 40mm, (24.97 g), birth of princess Maria Theresa cojoined busts of Ferdinand and Maria Carolina to right, rev. seated figure to left with infant, FECVNDITAS above, M THERESIA NATA NON IVN I in exergue, (CNI 38, Pannuti-Riccio 47, Daven. 1403, KM.C.65). Toned, fine and rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from M.R.Roberts, Sydney dealer, April 23, 1982.

Coined on the occasion of the birth of the royal infant Maria Theresa, on 6 June 1772 and died April 13, 1807 in childbirth.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400

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