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.