ITALY, Milano (Duchy). Galeazzo Maria Sforza. 1466-1476. AR Grossone da 8 soldi (30mm, 3.64 g, 7h). Pre-reform coinage, second period. Struck circa 1470-1474. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 558
Lot: 738. Estimated: $ 500

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Milan, Silver

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Milano (Duchy). Galeazzo Maria Sforza. 1466-1476. AR Grossone da 8 soldi (30mm, 3.64 g, 7h). Pre-reform coinage, second period. Struck circa 1470-1474. Armored bust right / St. Ambrosius on horseback right, holding flail and reins; fallen soldier to lower right; to right, soldier standing right holding banner. MIR 2031/1; Crippa 9/A; cf. MEC 12, 724 (for type). Toned, some porosity, double struck, areas of weak strike, edge cuts, scratches. Near VF. Rare.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 14:05:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.