Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1679. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Monday, 10 January 2005.  Sold For $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Kingdom of Naples. Philip II, as King of Spain, Naples, and Sicily. 1556-1598. AR Scudo (26.49 gm, 10h). Messina mint. Dated 1572. PHILIPPVS•D•G•REX•SI•1572, draped bust right; `P` below / PVBLICAE COM MODITA TI within wreath of grain ears and rosettes. CNI XX -; Pannuti-; Spahr 166; Davenport 8323. Good VF. Extremely rare. ($1000)