Triton XVII, Lot: 1083. Estimate $1500. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Sacro Romano Impero). 1535-1554. AR Denaro da Soldi 32 imperiali (33mm, 10.89 g, 11h). CAROLVS • V • IMPERATOR, laureate and armored bust right, wearing Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece / • SANCTVS • AMBROSIVS • AR, S. Ambrogio, in episcopal regalia, standing slightly right on ground line, holding whip in raised right hand and crozier in left; • MLM • below. Cf. CNI V 34 (for type); Crippa 8/B-1. VF, deeply toned. Very rare variety with AR in reverse legend.

Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.18182).