CNG 109, Lot: 825. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Milano (Arcidiocesi). Carlo Borromeo. 1564-1584. AR Medal (40x46.5mm, 19.90 g, 12h). By Gasparo Cambi(?). B · CAROLVS · BORR · CARD · S · P · ARCH · MLI, radiant bust left, wearing mantum; GASP · M · F below bust / HVMILES ET EXALTAVIT, two cherubs supporting crowned “humilitas”; below, lamb seated right on altar inscribed SOLA GAVDET/ HVMILITATE/ DEVS. Cf. Forrer VI, p. 204 (for medallist); cf. Attwood 113 and 198-200 (for other medals of Carlo Borromeo). EF, toned.

Ex Numismatica Genevensis SA 5 (3 December 2008), lot 802 (hammer 17000 CHF).