ITALY. Milan. 1/2 Scudo, ND (1556-98). Philip II of Spain. NGC MS-63.
MIR-311/2. Type with ungarnished (plain) shield. The only example of the type seen in the NGC census, this Choice hammered issue offers a delightful cabinet allure that deepens among the legends and nearer the peripheries. Meanwhile, the level of originality is exceedingly high and SCARCELY seen. For completeness, however, a minor planchet flaw is noted on the obverse.
Estimate: $3000 - $4000