Italy. Mantova, Vincenzo I Gonzaga (1587-1612) AR Tallero. 'β' VIN:D:G:DVX:MAN:IIII:ET:MON:FER:II:, armoured half-length bust, holding sword at hip and sceptre over shoulder / +MONETA+NOVA+ARG+CIVIT+MAN, eagle with wings spread and head to left, coat of arms on breast. Ravegnani 25; MIR 547. 29.09g, 42mm, 12h.
Near Mint State. As issue of extreme rarity.
From a private German collection.