Genoa 1682-SM 2 scudi Dav-LS553

Ponterio sale 168, lot 40629

photo courtesy Stack's-Bowers LLC

This specimen was lot 40629 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $2,530. The catalog description^[1] noted, "ITALY. Genoa. 2 Scudo, 1682-SM. NGC EF Details--Scratches. Old gray toning. A few light scratches." The republic of Genoa simultaneously struck scudi stretti, scudi largi, and double scudi (shown here). This type is listed for 1638-1719 tho not struck every year.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 76 g, silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-LS553; KM-82; Varesi-290/17.

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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.

Link to:

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• return to coins of the Italy, Genoa