ITALY, Milano (Duchy). Galeazzo Maria Sforza. 1466-1476. AR Grossone da 20 soldi – Testone (28mm, 8.81 g, 2h). Reform coinage. Struck 1474-1476. VF.Electronic Auction 560 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Italy, Silver Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Milano (Duchy). Galeazzo Maria Sforza. 1466-1476. AR Grossone da 20 soldi – Testone (28mm, 8.81 g, 2h). Reform coinage. Struck 1474-1476. Armored bust right; pellet-in-annulet to left / Helmet left, crested by dragon consuming human figure; branding irons with buckets to left and right; G3 M flanking. MIR 201/2; Crippa 201/2; cf. MEC 12, 733-5 (for type). Toned, lightly polished, scratches and hairlines, edge marks. VF. |