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Triton XXVII

Lot nuber 1010

ITALY, Mantova (Marquisate). Francesco II Gonzaga. 1484–1519. AR Testone (27mm, 9.71 g, 4h). Dies by Gian Marco Cavalli. Second period, 1497-1519. Good VF.


Triton XXVII
Lot: 1010.
 Estimated: $ 7 500

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Italy, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 18 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Mantova (Marquisate). Francesco II Gonzaga. 1484–1519. AR Testone (27mm, 9.71 g, 4h). Dies by Gian Marco Cavalli. Second period, 1497-1519. Armored bust left / Crucible set in flames. MIR 418; MEC 12. 526. An excellent example of this celebrated Renaissance coin. Richly toned. Good VF. Very rare, especially so this fine.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Glendining’s (15 October 1985), lot 523; ‘Late Collector’ (Sotheby, 12 June 1976), lot 74 (a collection chiefly formed in the 18th century).

A close associate of the another great Mantuan artist Andrea Mantegna, Gian Marco Cavalli, was in employ of Federico Gonzaga from 1481. He was later summoned to Hall in the Tyrol to make patterns for the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Four – Lot 984–1341 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 10 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.


Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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