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November 2015 Baltimore Auction - Online Sess. 10 Nov 2015
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ITALY. Sicily. 4 Tari, 1648. Philip IV (1621-65). NGC AU-55.
KM-21; SP-22. With little interest in the affairs of state, Phillip IV was a dedicated patron of the arts, compiling a collection that included many masterpieces by Rubens and Cano. The basis of today's collection at the Prado Museum is a legacy of his efforts. The coin offered here exhibits a marvelously clear portrait fully worthy of the lofty assigned grade. Any weakness is more the result of eroded dies than poor striking. A few minor flan imperfections, but overall a wonderful example of the issue with bright surfaces and great centering. NGC AU-55.
Estimate: $300.00- $400.00
KM-21; SP-22. With little interest in the affairs of state, Phillip IV was a dedicated patron of the arts, compiling a collection that included many masterpieces by Rubens and Cano. The basis of today's collection at the Prado Museum is a legacy of his efforts. The coin offered here exhibits a marvelously clear portrait fully worthy of the lofty assigned grade. Any weakness is more the result of eroded dies than poor striking. A few minor flan imperfections, but overall a wonderful example of the issue with bright surfaces and great centering. NGC AU-55.
Estimate: $300.00- $400.00