CNG 96, Lot: 1138. Estimate $4000. Sold for $2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Messerano. Ludovico II Fieschi. 1528-1532. AR Testone (31mm, 9.54 g, 3h). (cross fleurée) LVDOVICVS FLISC M 7 C DO, bareheaded and draped bust of Ludovico to right; retrograde apostrophe stops / S THEONES • T’ MARTIRI (cross fleurée), St. Theonestus enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding palm frond; below, eagle facing, head right, with wings displayed; retrograde apostrophe stops. CNI II 26/29 (obverse/reverse); MIR 691 var. (obv. legend); Morosini 4. EF, attractively toned, minor areas of weak strike.