CNG 103, Lot: 1055. Estimate $3000. Sold for $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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