1588 Italian 1/2 Scudo

TPRC · June 21, 2014 3:41AM

This Italian piece is really even prettier in person than in the photo. PCGS AU-55

Iosephus · June 21, 2014 3:54AM

Nice coin! From Milan, under the reign of Philip II of Spain, I presume?

Zohar · June 21, 2014 4:04AM

Very nice look to it!

Andres · June 21, 2014 8:03AM

Very nice

it says: King Philips II of Spain and Duke of Milan (snake) and Genua (bird)

santelia · June 21, 2014 8:08AM

I love these old Italian coins. Always thought a set from Venice would be fun.

STLNATS · June 21, 2014 8:23AM

Year of the Armada. Always thought it'd be fun to have one of those to go with my Alexander Farnese coin. Farnese (aka the Duke of Parma) was to head up the land forces invading England after the Armada swept the seas. Didn't quite work out that way tho...

I never came up with one of the 1588 date that I liked and other areas came along that distracted me. You've got a honey there. Congrats!

Iosephus · June 21, 2014 9:05AM

Also very nice, STLNATS! I love these late Renaissance Italian coins!

DorkGirl · June 22, 2014 1:36AM

worldcoinguy · June 23, 2014 6:15AM

Excellent pieces from both of you. I love these early italian state threads........

TPRC · June 23, 2014 6:25AM

<< <i>Nice coin! From Milan, under the reign of Philip II of Spain, I presume? >>

Yes...Milan

TPRC · June 23, 2014 6:26AM

STLNATS--Yours is very nice indeed...they make a pretty good pair!

marcmoish · June 23, 2014 11:24AM

Nice piece indeed - looks nicer than a 55 for sure!

lordmarcovan · June 23, 2014 6:57PM

Neat coin, and I like the hints of iridescence in the toning.

nicholasz219 · June 24, 2014 9:01AM

very nice coin! I have to keep my hands out of Italian stuff, but it is a chore to not buy some of these fascinating coins.

SmEagle1795 · June 24, 2014 10:25AM

Very nice, I'm sure that does indeed pop in hand. The iridescence looks like it's just begging to come out

1588 Italian 1/2 Scudo

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