Genoa 1629 1/2 doppia Fr-420
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This specimen was lot 561 in Sincona sale 46 (Zürich, May 2018), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALY, Genova, Dogi Biennali, 1528-1797. 1/2 Doppia 1629. Gutes sehr schön. Unregelmässiger Schrötling. (republic of Genoa, biennial doges, 1528-1797, half doppia of 1629. Good very fine, Irregular flan.)"
The doppia was originally a double scudo d'oro so having a half doppia wouldn't seem to make much sense but there it is. Friedberg lists this type for 1557-1638 and, tho scarce, is the most available Genoese gold coin of the period. One-eighth thru five doppia are also recorded.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: gold, this specimen 3.38 g.
Catalog reference: MIR 209 (unlisted date), Fr-420.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- 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, Auction 46, Gold Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2018.
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