Genoa (1478-83) ducat Fr-387
This specimen was lot 2658 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY | Genova, Battista di Campofregoso, 1478-1483. Ducato o. J. Genova. Extremely fine." The Campofregoso family contributed at least seven different doges to the republic of Genoa. Battista (1450-1504) seized the ducal title in 1478 and managed to hold it until he was overthrown by his uncle Paolo, a cardinal in the church. After various adventures, he died in Rome, having never returned to his native city. The ducats of Genoa are generally scarce and were often called genovini.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold. This specimen is 3.42 g.
Catalog reference: MIR 120, Fr-387.
- 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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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