Watch List notes:

ITALY. Sicily, Silver Mezzo Scudo di 5 Tari. Filippo II di Spagna, 1554-1598. Mezzo Scudo di 5 Tari, 13.00g Messenia, 1554-1598. Sicily. Philip II of Spain. 1554-1598. Mezzo Scudo di 5 Tari. 13.00g, 29mm. Messenia. Obv: .P HILIPPVS. D.G. REX.SI. Bareheaded and armored bust left. PP. below breast. Rx: Crowned royal coat of arms within grain ear wreath; P flanking bottom of angular shield. MIR 314/4. Good VF. MIR 314/4. Good VF

Ex. Archer M. Huntington Collection (HAS 1001.57.4424)