CNG 96, Lot: 1159. Estimate $200. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Filippo II di Spagna. 1554-1598. AR Mezzo Scudo d’Argento (34mm, 15.60 g, 4h). Undated; struck circa 1588. Bareheaded and armored bust right, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece / Crowned coat-of-arms within ornate frame. Cf. CNI V 319 (for type); Crippa 27/A. VF, toned, a couple of scrapes and a few light cleaning marks under tone.

Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.26388).