Genoa (1464-66) genovino Fr-381
This specimen was lot 34241 in Heritage sale 3076 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $1,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italy: Genoa. Francesco I Sf[or]za of Milan gold Ducato ND (1464-1466) AU Details (Reverse Scratched) NGC. (annulet) F: S: DUX: mЄDIOLAnI: D: IAn (annulet), castle, surmounted by basilisk, within tressure of arches, annulets in spandrels / +: COnRADUX: RЄX: ROmAnOR: A:, cross potent within tressure of arches, annulets in spandrels. A scarce type beloved for its iconic Renaissance imagery, the whole of piece perfectly centered and free of clipping. The noted scratches are quite light, and virtually blend in amongst scattered die polish and flow lines. From the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection." Five different dukes of Milan occupied Genoa long enough to issue gold coins: Filippo Maria (1421-25), Francesco (1464-66, shown here), Galeazzo Maria (1466-76), Gian Galeazzo (1489-94) and Ludovico Maria (1494-99).
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: gold, this specimen 3.48 g.
Catalog reference: Fr-381, MIR-111 (R2), Biaggi-938.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3076, featuring the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection and the James Mossman Collection of Canadian Coinage, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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