Italy. Mantova, Ferdinando Carlo Gonzaga-Nevers (1669-1707) AR Half Lira. 1702. DOMINE PROBASTI, crucible; MANTVA and date in exergue / QVI LEGES IVRAQE (sic) SERVAT, unbridled horse prancing free, S.10 in exergue. MIR 744; Bignotti 17; Magnaguti 955; CNI 46. 2.57g, 22mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Toned. Rare.
This example displays the variant reverse legend that went unnoticed by Bignotti and MIR.