4109

4109- Milan. Ducat, ND

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4109- Milan. Ducat, ND
<Our item number 109465><B>Milan. Ducat, ND.</B> Fr-688; CNI V, Pl VIII,11. 3.45 grams. 22.99 mm. Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1466-1476. Obv: Renaissance portrait right within inner gadrooned circle. Leg: G3.M.SF.VICECOS.DVX.MLI.V. <I>Reverse:</I> Helmeted arms, GM-3 at sides. Leg: +PP.ANGLE.Q3.CO.AC.IANVE.D. Simply a superb example of this important and popular renaissance type. Rare. <B>NGC graded MS-63.</B> <BR><BR>Galeazzo was one of the more important renaissance figures of Italy. He is known both for his support of the arts and his cruelty. He is infamous for devising cruel and unusual tortures for his enemies. Not surprisingly, he was assassinated. He did produce some amazing renaissance gold coins. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;8,000-10,000. <I><BR>The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 109465<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109465.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109465N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>