Two new additions: [ATTACH] Pesaro, Giovanni Sforza, 1489-1500 and 1503-1510 Medalet of proof Testone, AE 9,31 g. IO SF CONST F PISAVRI 7 C...
Have you heard the one about a crab, an octopus and a scorpion walking into a taverna? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Again, I don’t disagree. But the topic of Renaissance medals is very well written about, and I’ve found that it’s much harder to find information...
@DonnaML You won’t find any disagreement from me. The works of Pisanello were hugely influential on the development of Renaissance coinage in...
Oh yes! I knew that but had forgotten. Is that one yours? Amazing...
Weird... they sold it to me at opening. But I did notice a number of lots with reserves so maybe yours was one as @savitale suggested
I had good luck at the New York Sale with one win and a great deal on one unsold lot. I've already posted them a couple times today on different...
My win from the New York Sale, last week, is a grosso of Sixtus IV-- the first papal coin to feature a realistic portrait (dies attributed to the...
First two of '22, from the New York Sale. One of the first portrait coins of the Renaissance, and the first one from the Papal Series:...
funny, I was there today as well
Arrived today: [ATTACH] Venice, Lira Nicolo Tron undated (1471-1473) Obverse: Bust of Doge left TRONVS. DVX. NICOLAVS, Reverse: Lion within...
@talerman posted his gorgeous copy of this iconic coin recently, and here is mine: [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] House of Savoy-Emanuele Filiberto (1553-1580) Lira of 3 for Scudo 1562 - Mint: Chambéry - Obverse: armored bust of the Duke on the right...
Great to see there's not a pattern!
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