Watch List notes:

ITALY. Mantova (Duchi). Ferdinando Carlo IV Gonzaga, 1665–1708. 30 Soldi 1666 (Silver, 29 mm, 6.88 g, 12 h), under the regency of his mother Isabella Clara, 1665-1669. ISABELLA CLARA FERD CAR D G D MAN ET M F ET C The conjoined busts of Isabella Clara and Ferdinand Carl to right; below, 1666. Rev. ALTA A LONGE COGNOSCIT / SOL 30 Sun between clouds above and sea below. MIR 725. Beautifully toned and attractive. Good very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), ex Astarte VI, 10-11 November 2000, 1333.