ITALY. Genova. Republic, 1528-1805. 1/16 Scudo 1653 (Silver, 18 mm, 2.15 g, 11 h). ✠DVX ET GVB REIP GENV Cross with star in each quarter. Rev. ✱ET REGE EOS 1653 iI A B✱ Madonna seated on clouds, holding scepter in her right hand and the infant Christ in her left arm. MIR 302. Beautifully toned. Very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Sincona 29, 18-20 May 2016, 1568 and Sincona 23, 19 May 2015, 2831.