Italy, Turin, A. and H. Fratelli Rubatto, a bronze coining trial or proving piece by Greenwood & Batley, Leeds, g & b monogram, rev. arms, 34mm, 15.59g (cf. Bullmore, SNC 1979, p.440, no. 9; cf. DNW 63, 1037). Edge nicks, otherwise very fine, extremely rare
£90-£120

The late G.H.L. Bullmore tentatively suggested that this (and other proving pieces for Rubatto), was prepared in 1866 for the impending introduction of the new 10 centesimi coin, minting of which took place simultaneously at Turin, Naples, Strasbourg and Birmingham