ISLAMIC, Ottoman Empire. Mehmed IV, AH 1058-1099 / AD 1648-1687. Luigino (Silver, 20 mm, 2.17 g, 6 h), Ferdinando II de' Medici from Livorno from 1660, with Ottoman 'Sahih' countermark. FERDINAND•II•MAG•D•E•V• Radiate head of Ferdinando II to right; countermark of 'sahih' ['tender' in Arabic]. Rev. SOLI DEO VIRT•HON•ET GLv - •1660• Crowned coat of arms. Cf. MIR 60/8 (for host coin). Scratched, otherwise, very fine.
This interesting issue of Ferdinando II de' Medici from 1660 was countermarked in the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Mehmed IV.
Price realized | 440 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |