CNG 96, Lot: 1140. Estimate $3000. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Gian Galeazzo Sforza. 1476-1494. AR Grosso da 5 Soldi (26mm, 2.86 g, 3h). Struck under the Regency of Ludovico Maria Sforza, 1481-1494. (mitered head) IOGZ M SF VICECO DVX MLI SEXT’, crown containing olive branch and palm frond; apostrophe stops / (mitered head) LVDOVICO PATRVO GVBNATORE, broom with ornate handle entwined with banner inscribed M • ERI TO • ET • • TEM [PO] RE • •. Cf. CNI V 59-60 (for type); Crippa 6; Biaggi 1572. Near EF, toned. Of fine style. Extremely rare with none in CoinArchives.