Naples and Sicily, Italian States, huge lead medal, Alfonso V, "Liberalitas Augusta," 1449, by Pisanello. Kress-19; Arm-I.6,17. 401 grams, 105mm. Obverse with military bust of Alfonso V, reverse with eagle on tree trunk above dead deer surrounded by other birds, very dark but bold, high relief VF, tiny hole and slightly bent at top. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 2003, with original lot-tag #2660.
Estimate: $100 - 150