Lucca 1747 scudo Dav-1373
This specimen was lot 2010 in Jean Elsen sale 163 (Brussels, November 2025), where it sold for €170 (about US$196 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIE, LUCQUES, République (1369-1799), AR scudo, 1747. D/ Écu couronné entre deux palmes, dans un cartouche orné. R/ Saint Martin donnant la moitié de son manteau au mendiant. (Italy, republic of Lucca, silver scudo of 1747. Obverse: crowned arms between two palms in an ornate cartouche; reverse: St. Martin divides his cloak with the beggar. 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.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 26.52 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen is 26,68 g.
Catalog reference: KM 53, CNI XI, 185, 806; 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 163, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2025.
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