Genoa 1680-SM 3 scudi Dav-LS552

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Sincona sale 83, lot 2992

This specimen was lot 2992 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 5,000 CHF (about US$6,692 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "GENOVA, Dogi Biennali, 1528-1797. 3 Scudi 1680, Genova. Mit dem Münzmeisterzeichen SM. Sehr selten. Sehr schön. Kleine Schrötlings- und Randfehler (republic of Genoa, biennial doges, 1528-1797, triple scudo of 1680, Genoa mint. Very rare, Very fine, Small flan flaws and edge nicks)." This type was struck 1638, 1652, 1666, 1670, 1680-84, 1692-93, 1712-19 and 1725 along with scudi and double scudi and the occasional quadruple scudi.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 114 g, 0.889 fine silver, this specimen is 115.02 g.

Catalog reference: MIR 288/6. Lunardi 258, Dav-LS552, KM 83.

Source:

  • 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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

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