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Extremely Rare Mantova Testone

CNG 94, Lot: 1791. Estimate $7500.
Sold for $7000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Mantova (Duchi). Francesco II Gonzaga. 1484–1519. AR Testone (27mm, 9.53 g, 3h). FRANCISCVS • (MA)R • (MA)NTVE • IIII, armored bust left / (ostensorium) • D • PROBASTI • ME • ET • COGNO • M •, bound gold rods set in crucible surrounded by flames. CNI IV 50; Magnaguti 121 var. (obv. legend); Bignotti 13 var. (legends). VF, toned. Extremely rare, none in CoinArchives.