CNG 106, Lot: 1044. Estimate $500. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Cesena (Signori). Domenico Novello Malatesta. 1433-1465. Æ Medal (83mm, 166.4 g, 1h). Later (19th century?) cast after Antonio Pisano. DVX EQVITVM PRAESTANS, draped bust left; across fields, MALATESTA NOVELLVS/ CESENAE DOMINVS / OPVS PISANI PICTORIS, armored figure of Malatesta kneeling right before crucifix; to left, horse facing away. Pollard 24; Hill 35. EF, warm brown surfaces.

From the RAJ Collection. Ex Elsen FPL 112 (December 1988), no. 370.