335, Lot: 748. Estimate $300. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Sacro Romano Impero). 1535-1554. AR Denaro da 10 Soldi (26mm, 3.23 g, 11h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on shoulder; double-headed imperial eagle below bust / La Fede (Faith) standing left, holding chalice surmonted by host and cross; to left, coiled serpent; to right, keystone-shaped tablet inscribed Q/RL/VR/V. Cf. CNI V 66 (for type); Crippa 15. Fine, toned, some roughness. Very rare.
Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.2.119).