Italy
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Tuscany. Cosimo II di Medici Testone 1611, Montagano 265/1 (R2), CNI XII-53, MS62 NGC. Obv. Bust of Cosimo II right. Rev. St. John the Baptist sitting facing. A rare Testone in absolutely incredible condition. Fully lustrous surfaces with superb steel-blue toning. These wonderful pieces of numismatic art virtually never appear in any condition approaching this exceptional example.
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD