167, Lot: 230. Estimate $100. Sold for $79. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Gian Galeazzo Visconti. As Duke, 1395-1402. AR Sesino (18mm, 1.27 g). COMES VIRTVTVM, dragon-crested helmet / +:D’ :MEDIOLANI 8 3 C, Cross. Crippa 13A; Biaggi 1481. Good VF, toned.

Collection G.G.; from Coin Galleries (November 13, 2002), lot 351 (misattributed).

Struck on a short flan, but actually heavier than normal; also lacking the rosette mark normally placed below the helmet. An irregular issue?