Watch List notes:

Italy, Kingdom of Naples. Charles I of Spain , the emperor Charles V, 1516-1554. Tari (Silver, 27mm, 5.94 g 1), mintmaster Ludovico Ram, undated. (leaf):CAROLVS (leaf)IIIII:RO:IM: Crowned and draped bust of Charles V to right; behind, R. Rev. :AISPARVM:VTRIVS:SICI:R: Shield bearing the Hapsburg arms with crowned double-headed eagle behind. CNI XIX, p. 330, 387 ff. var. (no example with leaf in the legend). MIR 138. PR 19. An attractive example with a good portrait. Rough surfaces but nicely toned. Nearly extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection.