Watch List notes:

ITALY. Genova. Republic, 1528-1805. 5 Soldi 1672 (Silver, 16 mm, 1.33 g, 6 h) DVX ET GVB REIP GENV Crowned arms, value 5 below. Rev. NON SVRREXIT MAIOR 1672 St. John, nimbate, standing facing, pointing heavenward and holding draped long cross. MIR 338/2. Beautifully toned. Good very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), ex Emporium Hamburg 43, 18-19 May 2000, 854.