Italy, Parma. Leo X (Giovanni de’ Medici). 1513-1521. Giulio (Silver, 28mm, 3.81 g 4), 1515. LEO*X*PON**MAX* Bare-headed bust of Leo X to left, wearing elaborate robes. Rev. PARMAE DOMINVS Tiara and crossed keys over shield bearing the Medici arms; in field to left, 1515. Berman 711. CNI IX, p. 413, 6. Muntoni 135. Extremely rare with the date. Nicely toned. Some flatness of striking and very minor flan fault on the obverse, otherwise , nearly extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 16, 28 October 1999, 125 and L. & L. Hamburger 65, 12 July 1921, 335.
Price realized | 9'500 CHF |
Starting price | 6'400 CHF |
Estimate | 8'000 CHF |