Genoa 1715-FMS 2 scudi Dav-LS553

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Goldberg sale 69, lot 4996
Genoa 1715 2 scudi rev Goldberg 69-4996.jpg

This specimen was lot 4996 in Goldberg sale 69 (Los Angeles, May, 2012), where it sold for $2,990. The catalog description [2] noted, "Italian States - Genoa. 2 Scudi, 1715-FMS. Ornate cross with cherub heads and wings in angles. Reverse: Madonna and child on a cloud, two cherubs above. Comes with photo certificate, not in holder. PCGS Genuine, Surfaces Tooled. Our Grade sharpness of Very Fine." This type was struck in Genoa 1649-1719 and is accompanied by an even larger three scudi and four scudi!

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 76 g, .889 fine silver, this specimen 76.1 grams.

Catalog reference: Dav-1364 or Dav-LS553; KM-82.

Sources:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [2]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, Stephen Harvey and Paul Rynearson, Goldberg sale 69: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Ancient and World Coins, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2012.

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