Genoa 1670-ISS scudo stretto Dav-3901
This specimen was lot 42538 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $1,464. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Genoa. Scudo, 1670/69-ISS. PCGS MS-61. This exceptional specimen boasts a remarkably sharp strike and is blanketed in highly attractive gunmetal toning across both the obverse and reverse. The harmony between the crisp design details and the rich coloration creates excellent overall eye appeal, making it a stellar addition to any advanced collection." The republic of Genoa simultaneously struck scudi stretti (shown here), scudi largi and double scudi, which weighed 76 grams! Altho this type was struck without change from 1637 to 1725, it does not turn up often.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 39 g, 0.889 fine silver, 46 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Dav-3901; KM-79.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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