Genoa 1627 2 scudi Dav-LS547
This specimen was lot 30359 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $9,600. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Italy: Genoa. Republic 2 Scudi 1627 XF45 NGC . Visually rich owing to a soft cabinet tone of silty russet and silver color, which evenly blankets the surfaces. Inspection unveils glints of mint luster underneath, taking on a distinctive glossy appearance by virtue of the overlying patina. Truly unique in its visual appeal, and as delightful as any circulated specimen could be, owing to the unique combination of tone, brilliance, and complexion. Very scarce, and the first representative of this fleeting issue that we have offered to date. From the Paramount Collection."
This type was struck 1627-37. For 1627, the SCWC also notes KM 25 (scudo stretto), KM 26 (mezzo scudo stretto), KM 29 (quarto scudo stretto), KM 54 (ochavo scudo stretto) and various billon coins.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, 76 g, this specimen 77.26 g.
Catalog reference: KM 59, Dav-LS547, MIR-215/8.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., Large Size Silver Coins of the World, 16th-19th Centuries, 3rd Ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1991.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3096, featuring the Paramount Collection of World & Ancient Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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