ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Giovanni Galeazzo Sforza. 1476-1494. AR Testone (28mm, 9.63 g, 9h). Struck under the Regency of Ludovico Maria Sforza, 1481-1494.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots World, Silver Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Giovanni Galeazzo Sforza. 1476-1494. AR Testone (28mm, 9.63 g, 9h). Struck under the Regency of Ludovico Maria Sforza, 1481-1494. (nimbate and mitered facing head) IO GZ M SF VICECO DVX MLI SX, armored bust of Gian Galeazzo Sforza right; apostrophe stops / (nimbate and mitered facing head) LVDOVICVS PATRVVS GVBNANS, armored bust of Lodovico Maria Sforza right; apostrophe stops. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 400 (for an issue of Ludovico); cf. CNI V 27 (for type); Morosini 8; Crippa 3. Wonderful double portrait coin. Attractive cabinet toning. Near EF. |