ITALY. Sicilia (Regno). Carlo I di Spagna (Carlo V, Sacro Romano Impero), 1516-1556. 4 Tari 1556 (Silver, 31 mm, 11.73 g, 4 h), Messina ✠ CAROLVS V IMPERATOR Crowned and cuirassed bust of Charles V to right, value 4 below. Rev. ✠ ET D G REX SICILIAE 1556 Crowned eagle with spread wings; G-M below. Spahr 171. Nicely toned. Good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium on 20 February 1982.