ITALY, Sicilia (Kingdom). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Sacro Romano Impero). 1516-1554. AR 3 Tarì (30mm, 8.58 g, 5h). Messina mint. Dated 1555 GM. Near VF.

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Lot: 914. Estimated: $ 200

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Italy, Silver

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ITALY, Sicilia (Kingdom). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Sacro Romano Impero). 1516-1554. AR 3 Tarì (30mm, 8.58 g, 5h). Messina mint. Dated 1555 GM. Crowned, draped, and cuirassed bust right; numeral 3 below bust / Cross with each arm terminating in flames; G M flanking bottom arm. MIR 290/1; Spahr 181. Toned, deposits, some porosity, flan crack, double struck. Near VF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 358 (26 August 2015), lot 497; Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.6841).


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 15:04:20 ET.

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