Triton XVII, Lot: 1317. Estimate $200. Sold for $325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Sicilia (Regno). Filippo III di Spagna. 1598-1621. AR 2 Tarì (24mm, 5.13 g, 12h). Messenia mint. Dated 1609. + PHILIP • + III • D • G •, crowned and armored bust right; two pellets (mark of value) below bust / + REX • SICILIAE • 1609, crowned eagle facing, head left, with wings displayed; DC across field. MIR 347/1; Spahr 64 var. (stops in obv. legend). EF, toned, minor traces of hard green on reverse.

Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.1639).