Livorno 1703 pezza della rosa Dav-1499

Heritage sale 3024, lot 24977

This specimen was lot 24977 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $3,525. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Livorno. Cosimo III Medici Pezza Della Rosa 1703, AU58 NGC, a choice example of this very popular type with well-struck details and rich old-time patina - highly attractive!" This type is noted for 1701-18 and is rather expensive.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 15.3, Davenport-1499.

Source:

• 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.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

Link to:

• 1701 pezza della rosa
• 1704 tollero
• 1707 pezza della rosa
• Coins and currency dated 1703
• return to coins of Italy, Livorno