Designed by the famous goldsmith and medallist Caradosso
Lot 4134
ITALY. Milano (Duchi). Gian Galeazzo Sforza, 1476-1494. Testone (Silver, 29 mm, 9.55 g, 11 h), with Ludovico Maria Sforza, 1481-1494. (Mitered head) •LVDOVICVS•PATRVVS•GVBNANS (B with abbreviation mark) Cuirassed bust of Ludovico Maria Sforza to right. Rev. (Mitered head) •IO GZ•M•SF•VICECO•DVX•MLI•SX Cuirassed bust of Giovanni Galeazzo Maria Sforza to right. Crippa 3. Biaggi 1569. MIR 221. Beautifully toned. Minor flan faults and with light doubling on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Leu Web Auction 25, 11 March 2023, 3863.


This beautiful and popular testone was designed by the famous goldsmith and medallist Caradosso (1445 or 1452-1527), who was a friend of Leonardo da Vinci and Benvenuto Cellini.
Starting price:
150 CHF
Hammer price:
1200 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
9 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 16-Jul-24, 16:27:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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