ITALY, Sicilia (Kingdom). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Holy Roman Emperor). 1516-1554. AR 2 Tarì (26mm, 5.76 g, 6h). Messina mint. Dated 1553 GM. EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 1062. Estimated: $ 750

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

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Sicilia (Kingdom). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Holy Roman Emperor). 1516-1554. AR 2 Tarì (26mm, 5.76 g, 6h). Messina mint. Dated 1553 GM. Crowned and armored bust right / Crowned eagle facing with wings spread, head right. MIR 293/2; Spahr 245. Richly toned, some light deposits, edge splits. EF. A superb example.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Dr. Feori Pipito Collection (Superior, 12 December 1987), lot 2881.


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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