CNG 94, Lot: 1795. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Mantova (Duchi). Guerra di successione di Mantova e del Monferrato. 1628-1631. AR Mezzo scudo primo (35mm, 10.31 g, 12h). Struck 1629. S. Andrea standing facing, holding cross and ostensorium / Bound gold rods set in crucible surrounded by flames. CNI IV 26; MIR 664; Bignotti 5. Good VF, toned, minor traces of hard green deposits on obverse.

Ex Edoardo Martinori Collection (Santamaria, 24 November 1913), lot 1626.