Very Rare Mantua Ducatone

CNG 96, Lot: 1134. Estimate $20000. Sold for $14000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Mantova (Duchi). Vincenzo II Gonzaga. 1626–1627. AR Ducatone (44mm, 31.38 g, 3h). Dated 1627. VINCEN • II • D : G • DVX • MANT • VII • (ET) • M • F • V •, bareheaded, draped and armored bust left, wearing ornate collar; 1627 below bust / FERIS • TANTVM • INFENSVS •, large dog, wearing elaborate collar, standing left on ground; decorative ornament above in legend. CNI IV 7; MIR 623/2; Bignotti 5. Near EF, attractive old cabinet tone. Very rare.

Ex Künker 217 (9 October 2012), lot 2733.