(1557-68) 4 Tari MS(PCGS#173987)

January 2019 NYINC World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

43429

等级

AU55+

价格

9,735

详细说明

MALTA. 4 Tari, ND (1557-68). PCGS AU-55+ Gold Shield. 11.58 gms. RS p. 46, #44var, Schembri p. 44, var. Jean de la Vallete, head of St. John on a circular platter. The image of his decapitated head refers to the story of Salome, the step-daughter of Herod Antipas, sub-king of Galilee. She pleased King Herod so much with her dancing that he promised to give her anything she desired. She is said to have declared "Bring me the head of John the Baptist on a platter". True to his word, John was then beheaded. Slightly weak strike, one small flan crack, Attractive tone with strong underlying luster. Estimate: $600 - $800.