WORLD COINS, Italy, Ferrara, Ercole I d'Este (1471-1505), Gold Ducato, armoured bust left, rev Christ, his right hand raised in benediction, rises from the tomb, 3.47g (Bellesia 5b; CNI X, 9; Ravegnani Morosini I p.129 3; F 265). Slightly double struck on reverse, otherwise almost extremely fine with a strong portrait and traces of lustre, a very attractive coin and very rare in such high grade.
Estimate: £6000-8000