Genoa 1623-GF 2 doppie Fr-418
This specimen was lot 30964 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $1,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italy: Genoa. Biennial Doges gold 2 Doppie (Quadrupla) 1623-GF AU58 NGC, Genoa mint. Offering near-Mint State appeal, this lustrous "Quadrupla" exhibits lustrous golden fields, its struck details virtually without wear. A desirable type representative, and the first of this date that we have encountered." This type was struck 1592-1637 and represented four ducats. Despite the long period of production, it remains rare. The second specimen was lot 2607 in Sincona sale 87 (Zürich, October 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[2] noted,
"ITALIEN Genua, Dogi Biennali, 1528-1797. 2 Doppie 1626, Genova. Sehr schön. Schrötlingsriss. (Italy, republic of Genoa, biennial doges, 1528-1797, double doppie of 1626, Genoa mint. Very fine, Flan crack.)"
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 14 g, 0.986 fine gold, the first specimen 13.39 g, the second specimen 13.28 g.
Catalog reference: MIR 203/28, Fr-418, KM 28.
- 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.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
- [2]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 87, World Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
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