Friedberg Plate Coin

Triton XIX, Lot: 2507. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Mantova (Marchesato). Francesco II Gonzaga. 1484–1519. AV Ducato (23mm, 3.41 g, 2h). Cuirassed bust left / Crucible in flames. CNI IV 11; MIR 409; Biaggi –; Friedberg 520 (this coin illustrated). VF, slightly double struck, slightly wavy flan, planchet flaw on neck.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Stack’s (8 December 1988), lot 3245; Stack’s (4 March 1988), lot 1257.