★ A rare and beautifully toned Tallero of Ferrante II Gonzaga ★

ITALY. Guastalla. Ferrante II Gonzaga, 1575-1621. Tallero 1620 (Silver, 41 mm, 28.19 g, 12 h). ✱FERDINANDVS GONZA CAESAR FILIVS Cuirassed bust of Ferrante II to right between 16-20. Rev. MELFICTI PRINCEPS GVASTALLA COM Crowned coat of arms. Davenport 3914. MIR 372. Rare. Beautifully toned. A few light scratches and edge knocks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium on 2 August 1982.