Lucca 1743 scudo Dav-1373
This specimen was lot 1352 in Jean Elsen sale 108 (Brussels, March 2011) where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIE, LUCQUES, République (1369-1799), AR scudo, 1743, Droit : Ecu couronné entre deux palmes, dans un cartouche orné. Revers : Saint Martin donnant la moitié de son manteau au mendiant. presque Très Beau" (Italy, Republic of Lucca, silver scudo of 1743. Obverse: crown shield between two palms in an ornate cartouche; reverse: St. Martin divides his cloak with a beggar. About Very Fine.)
This type was struck 1735-50 with similar types struck until 1756. The wear pattern on this specimen suggests it spent a long period as a pocket piece, a common fate for coins with religious designs.
Reported Mintage: unknown.
Specification: 26.52 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen 26.69 g.
Catalog reference: KM 53, CNI XI, 184, 799; Dav-1373.
- 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]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 108, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2011.
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