Spain
Castile & Leon. Pedro I, the Cruel (1350-1369) gold Dobla of 35 Maravedis ND (1350-1366) MS65 NGC, Seville mint, Fr-108, MEC VI-532, Cay-1282. 4.54gm. +PЄTRVS: DЄI: GRACIA: RЄX: LЄGIOnIS (rosette), lion rampant left within tressure / +PЄTRVS: DЄI: GRACIA: RЄX: CASTЄLIЄ, castle façade with S below, all within tressure. Absolutely mesmerizing and a fitting ode to the peak of gothic style in medieval European coinage, even the least details captured with the utmost precision, the flan itself remaining entirely round, unclipped, and unbent.
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD