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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 797

Italy. Gianfrancesco I Gonzaga, Marquess di Mantova, 1433. Bronze. 95.7 mm. By Pisanelli. Fine quality later cast, likely 19th Century. Bust of the marquess left wearing a large, ribbed hat; CAPIT.MAXI.ARMICERORVM, JOHANNES.FR-ANCISCVS.DE.GON-ZAGA. across, PRIMVS.MARCHIO.MANTVE., rev. Gonzaga, clad in armor, astride his horse left, his dwarf squire riding a large horse in the background; OPVS PISANI PICTO-RI-S. Choice Extremely Fine.

Estimate
$2,000 to $3,000