CNG 103, Lot: 1056. Estimate $7500. Sold for $5500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Messerano (principato). Francesco Filiberto Ferrero Fieschi. 1598-1629. AR Tallero (43mm, 26.95 g, 1h). Struck 1598-1629. Armored half-length bust right, holding hilt of sword / Crowned double-headed eagle with coat-of-arms on breast. CNI II 24/25 (for obv./rev.); MIR 762/1; Davenport 3974. Good VF. Exceptional. Very rare.

Reportedly ex Kunst und Münzen XIV (19 October 1976), lot 1060.