Tag Archive for: Ducato

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Ducato, 1504-1516

Naples Ferdinand III (II of Aragon), King of Naples and Sicily 1504-1516 MIR 117/2; Fr-828, PCGS-graded MS-62 Rare; perfect obverse centering, choice surfaces and gold color, the classic Renaissance portrait most impressive. Ferdinand's…
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Ducato, 1504

Naples Ferdinand & Isabella, King and Queen of Naples and Sicily 1504 MIR 114; Fr-827, PCGS-graded AU-58 Very rare; ancient deposits and a nearly round flan, but the important dual portraits are a delight. The Catholic Monarchs of…
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Ducato, 1501-1504

Naples Louis III (XII of France), King of Naples 1501-1504 Fr-826 var., MIR 111; MEC 14, 1082 var., PCGS-graded MS-64 Very rare; unusually choice with a splendid portrait and French crest, with rich gold toning. This short-lived…
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Ducato, 1496-1501

Naples Frederick I (III of Aragon), King of Naples 1496-1501 Fr-822; MIR 105; PR 1; Biaggi 1705; Bernareggi 191c, PCGS-graded MS-61 Obverse depicts crowned head of king right with mint master Letter T to the left of bust. Reverse shows…
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Ducato, 1494-1495

Naples Alfonso II, King of Naples 1494-1495 Fr-820, NGC-graded MS-66 Obverse depicts crowned bust of king facing right. The reverse shows the arms of Naples. Rare; a lustrous example of this classic style, boldly struck with unusually…
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Ducato, 1458-1494

Naples Ferdinand I, King of Naples 1458-1494 Fr-819var, Pannuti Riccio 9a, PCGS-graded MS-62 Obverse depicts crowned bust of king facing right. The reverse shows the arms of Naples. A splendid example of this classic Renaissance gold…
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Ducato, 1442-1458

Naples Alfonso I (V of Aragon) the Magnanimous, King of Naples 1442-1458 Fr-816, PCGS-graded MS-66 Rare; an elegant "rider" showing a knight at tournament, with bold details on a full flan and wonderful gold color. Nicknamed Alfonso…
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Ducato, 1479-1516

Sicily Ferdinand II the Catholic, King of Sicily and Naples 1479-1516 Fr-659, PCGS-graded AU-55 Obverse depicts enthroned crowned king with scepter and orb. On the reverse a spread and crowned eagle. Scarce; porous, struck from worn…
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Ducato, 1466-1476

Milan Galeazzo III Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan 1466-1476 Fr-688, PCGS-graded MS-62 A gorgeous example of this rare issue, with a classic Renaissance portrait. The 5th duke of Milan was famous for being especially lustful, cruel and…
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Ducato, 1450-1466

Milan Francesco I Sforza, Duke of Milan 1450-1466 Fr-683; MIR 171/4; RM 1; Crippa 4; Biaggi 518; Bernareggi 69, PCGS-graded MS-62 A very choice example of this portrait rarity. Founder of the dynasty bearing his name, he was mentioned…