Lucca 1742 15 soldi

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Sincona sale 33, lot 2857

This specimen was lot 2857 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 2,000 CHF (about US$2,374 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALIA | Lucca. Repubblica San Martino da 15 soldi 1742. Spl/Fdc. (Italy, republic of Lucca, "San martino" of fifteen soldi of 1742, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"

Numista lists this type for 1734-35 and 1742-46 and states that it had a face value of three-fourths of a lira. On the reverse, St. Martin divides his cloak with a beggar, who later reveals himself to be Jesus Christ.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 5.19 g, silver, 28 mm diameter, this specimen 5.17 g.

Catalog reference: MIR 234/2.

Sources:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Jürg Richter, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 33, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

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