ITALY. Pesaro. Giovanni Sforza, 1480-1500. Grosso (Silver, 24 mm, 2.21 g, 2 h). (Shield) IO S DI RA CO COTI PISAV D Quartered arms. Rev. S M ORA PRO N Madonna seated facing, holding infant Christ in her right arm. Biaggi 1904. Nicely toned. Light scratches on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Münzen & Medaillen AG FPL 439, December 1981, 111.