Italy. Sicily (Spanish rule). Luis Guillermo de Moncada, 5th Prince of Paternò, 7th Duke of Montalto, Viceroy of Naples and Sicily, 1614-1672. Medal, 1638 (Bronze, 60 mm, 52.85 g) by J.M. Pirix. ALOISIVS PRINCEPS DVX MONTIS ALTI ET ALCALA REGNI SICILIAE PRO RE *, Armoured and draped bust right, with full moustache; on neck cut: J M PIRIX. Rev. IN OMNIBVS EGO, Justice seated right, holding a column and scales, the pans of which contain objects symbolizing death and wealth; in exergue, MDCXXXVIII. Siciliano 37. Forrer 563. Stunning brownish patina with minor green oxides on obverse. Minor hole at 12 o’clock and scattered hairlines in the fields. Nevertheless, a truly magnificent and original piece, preserved in outstanding overall condition. Good Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare. Ex Interational Coin Exchange 19 November 2011, lot 2422.
Italy. Sicily (Spanish rule). Luis Guillermo de Moncada, 5th Prince of Paternò, 7th Duke of Montalto, Viceroy of Naples and Sicily, 1614-1672. Medal, 1638 (Bronze, 60 mm, 52.85 g) by J.M. Pirix. ALOISIVS PRINCEPS DVX MONTIS ALTI ET ALCALA REGNI SICILIAE PRO RE *, Armoured and draped bust right, with full moustache; on neck cut: J M PIRIX. Rev. IN OMNIBVS EGO, Justice seated right, holding a column and scales, the pans of which contain objects symbolizing death and wealth; in exergue, MDCXXXVIII. Siciliano 37. Forrer 563. Stunning brownish patina with minor green oxides on obverse. Minor hole at 12 o’clock and scattered hairlines in the fields. Nevertheless, a truly magnificent and original piece, preserved in outstanding overall condition. Good Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.
Ex Interational Coin Exchange 19 November 2011, lot 2422.