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ITALY
Italian States: Arezzo. Republic (1230-1250). silver Grosso of 12 Denars, undated. 1.61g. Cross. Rev.
blessing of holy figure. (CNI 1/8; Mir 2). Extremely fine, lovely old cabinet toning.
$700
Italian States: Bergamo. silver Grosso of 6 Denari, undated (1260-1265), with title Federico II. 2.07g.
Church with four towers, cross above, PGA-MVM at sides. Rev. bust of Federico II right. (Biaggi 351
(R2); CNB 10, RR). Well struck and well centered extremely fine with lovely old cabinet toning with hints
of iridescence.
The finest example we have seen.
$4,000
Italian States: Cisalpine Republic. silver Scudo of 6 Lire, Anno VIII (1800). Seated and standing figures
representing France and the Cisalpine. Rev. Value and date within wreath (Dav-199; Cr-2), in NGC holder
MS 67. Beautiful deep, multi-hued blue and gold iridescent toning, combined with a magnificent strike.
Splendid eye appeal, a charming,
rare
and historic coin, one of the finest known.
$6,000
Ex Goldberg ‘Millennia’ sale (May 26, 2008), lot 714.
NGC certification 3900953-009.
Italian States: Florence. Cosimo II (1609-1621), gold Doppia, undated. Crowned arms, Rev. cross. Variety
with small lettering, 6.6g (Fr 312; Gal II,1; Mir 253). Nearly very fine, minor weakness in legend and
natural flan flaws.
$900