318, Lot: 1028. Estimate $75. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Sicilia (Regno). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Sacro Romano Impero). 1516-1554. AR Mezzo Tarì (16mm, 1.41 g, 8h). Messina mint; G. Andrea Papardo, mintmaster. Struck 1535-1538. CAROLVS * IMPERA **, crowned young bust left / + * REX * SICILIE ***, crowned eagle standing left with wings displayed; I P below. Spahr 87 var. (legends). VF, toned, slight double strike on reverse.

Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.9461).