CNG 85, Lot: 1389. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Lodovico Sforza. 1494-1499. AR Testone (28mm, 9.64 g, 9h). Milano mint; im: bishop’s head. Bareheaded and armored bust right / Crowned ducal coat-of-arms; laurel and olive branches emanating from crown; two buckets hanging from branch arising from flames on either side of shield. Cf. CNI V 19; Crippa 2; Biaggi 1578. Good VF, toned.