*Italy, Giovanni Battista Castaldo (1493-1562), Count of Piadena and Cassona, bronze medal for victories over the Turks, bust left, rev., Castaldo receiving two citizens, a Turk in the background, 45.2mm (Attwood 105; Pollard 510 = Kress 444; Toderi & Vannel 147), plugged, light field scratches, a very fine early cast Ex Astarte VIII, 2001, lot 59.
Estimate: £200 - 300