ITALY. Sicilia (Regno). Filippo II di Spagna, 1554-1598. 4 Tari [1562] (Silver, 31 mm, 10.75 g, 7 h), Messina. PHILIPVS D G Cuirassed bust of Philipp II to right. Rev. REX SICILIAE Crowned eagle with spread wings between T-P. Spahr 41. Struck on a somewhat short flan, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired in Verona on 7 September 1981.