Italian States, Republic of Lucca AV Scudo d'oro del sole. Struck circa 1500-1552. (sunburst) • CAROLS • IMPERATOR •, ornate shield with LIBERTAS inscribed on diagonal band / ✠ • SANCTVS • VVLYVS • DE LVCA •, crowned and draped bust of the Holy Face of Christ facing slightly to left. Bellesia, Lucca 34/B; CNI 136; MIR 179/5; Friedberg 490. 3.39g, 25mm, 10h.
Good Very Fine.
From the Vitangelo Collection.