335, Lot: 751. Estimate $150. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Sacro Romano Impero). 1535-1554. BI Mezzo Bianco (25mm, 3.36 g, 2h). Double-headed eagle facing, with wings displayed, crowned royal coat-of-arms on breast; crown above / Half-length facing bust of S. Ambrogio, holding whip and crozier; below, horseman falling from horse right. CNI V 91/88 (obv./rev.); Crippa 18. VF, lightly toned. Rare.

Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.57.4362).