Italy, County of Tassarolo, Agostino Spinola, 1604-1616, Ducat 1604, Tassarolo, extremely rare, NGC graded

Italy. County of Tassarolo. Agostino Spinola, 1604-1616. Ducat 1604, Tassarolo. Gold 3.43 g.
Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Rudolf II on the right, wearing a ruff and the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Obverse caption: RVDOLPHVS·II·D·G·ROM·IMP· / 1604 //
Reverse: Crowned double-headed eagle bearing a shield surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Reverse caption: AVGVSTINVS·SPI·COMES·TAS·

Friedberg: 1175.

A slightly bent and cleaned specimen, this is nevertheless a coin that is hardly ever seen for sale! NGC graded AU 53