WORLD COINS. ITALY. Francesco IV Ordelaffo, called Cecco, Lord of Forli (1448-1466). Cast Lead Medal. PB, 65.84g, 46mm. By Gianfrancesco Enzola (active 1455-1478). Obv. Cuirassed bust left, hair in curls, CICVS III ORDELAPHVS FORLIVII P P AC PRINCEPS, across field, V F MCCCCLVII. Rev. Knight on horseback charging left, the ground on fire before him, SIC MEA VITALI PATRIA EST MICHI CARIOR AVRA IO FR PARMENSIS (Arm I, 44/2). An old cast roughly pierced at the top. Very fine.
ex Michael Hall collection, Baldwin's Auction 64, 4 May 2010, lot 73
Estimate: $280