Watch List notes:

ITALY. Firenze. Repubblica, 1189-1532. Grosso da 5 Soldi 6 Denari (Silver, 23 mm, 2.54 g, 11 h). DET TIBI FLORERE XPS FLORENTIA VERE Fleur de lis. Rev. SANTVS IOHNNES BATISTA St. John, nimbate, seated facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding cross in his left. Biaggi 793. MIR 60, Tav. XXV/5 (1427). Beautifully toned. Short flan, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), ex Hild 74, 30-31 May 1997, 477.