Italy. Bardi or Compiano (Principality of Val di Taro). Federico Landi, 1590-1630. Ducatone struck by the mintmaster Nicola Gandusio, 1622 (Silver, 43.52 mm, 31.32 g). D FED LAN S R I AC VALL TARI PRIN IV ET C, High-collared armored bust right, below, G O (engraver's initials). Rev. S FRANCIS PROTECT NOSTER, St. Francis kneeling left, receiving the stigmata; in exergue, MDCXXII / N G. CNI IX 3. MIR 88. Bellesia 7/C. Davenport 3847. KM 17. Cabinet tone. Well centered on a large flan. Minor scratches on obverse. Otherwise, Good Very Fine: undoubtedly high preservation for this Extremely Rare issue.
Ex Nomisma 17, 16 December 2000, lot 188 (this coin illustrated on the cover).