Genoa (1483-88) ducat Fr-389

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Sincona sale 54, lot 626

This specimen was lot 626 in Sincona sale 54 (Zürich, May 2019), where it sold for 1,500 CHF (about US$1,785 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALY | Genova, Paolo di Campofregoso, Doge XXXI, 1483-1488. Ducato o. J. Mit dem Kardinalshut über der stilisierten Burgansicht. Von grösster Seltenheit. Gutes sehr schön. Knapper Schrötling. (republic of Genoa, doge Paolo di Campofregoso, 1483-88, undated ducat, with cardinal's hat. Of the highest rarity, Good very fine, Small flan.)"

Paolo was the seventh of the Campofregosi to rule Genoa.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.45 g.

Catalog reference: MIR 122 (R2), Fr-389.

Source:

  • 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 54: Gold Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.

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