Genoa 1671-ISS 1/2 scudo stretto
This specimen was lot 23086 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Las Vegas, August 2020), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Genoa. 1/2 Scudo, 1671-ISS. PCGS AU-53 Gold Shield. A moderately struck and even gray toned coin featuring Madonna and child on the obverse. From the Jasmine Collection." This specimen was offered again as lot 24087 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (Newport Beach, CA, January 2021), where it did not sell. This rare type was struck 1638-56, 1661-1725. It accompanied the scudo stretto (Dav-3901). Half scudi largi (KM 81.2) also exist and are distinguished by cherubs instead of stars on the obverse. Both types weigh the same.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, 18.4-18.6 g.
Catalog reference: KM-81.1.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The August 2020 ANA Auction: World Coins, featuring the Duke of Lansing Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
- Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The January 2021 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Oro del Nuevo Mundo and Matt Orsini Collections, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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