★ A Superbly Detailed Example of this Very Rare Issue ★

ITALY. Modena. 2 Scudi d'Oro, ND (1629-58). Francesco I d'Este. NGC AU-55.
27.4mm x 25.4mm; 6.36 gms. cf. Fr-679; CNI-199 (pl. XX, 9). Obverse: FRAN I MV REG E C DVX VIII, bareheaded, draped, and armored bust left; Reverse: AVERTISTI IRAM INDIGACIN ( sic ), the Virgin Mary seated left, with Holy Infant seated to left. An exceptionally pleasing and alluring example, this VERY RARE specimen was struck on a somewhat oblong planchet, but nevertheless does not lack any charm as a result. An important relic from the wealthy ruling Este family, whose last scion in the 19th century would make Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand his heir.
Ex: Stack's (1/2008) Lot # 3005.
Estimate: $15000.00- $20000.00