CNG 87, Lot: 2167. Estimate $500. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Ferrara. Ludovico Ariosto. 1474-1533. Cast Æ Medal (50mm, 58.76 g, 6h). Honoring the Famous Epic Poet. By D. Poggini. LVDOVICVS ARIOSTVS ·, armored bust right, wearing tunic and cloak / PRO BONO MALVM · (bad things for the good), hand right, holding scissors and cutting off tongue of serpent left. Keary 202. VF, brown patina, pierced and filled. A nice quality aftercast.