Milan 1778 zecchino Fr-735
This specimen was lot 33889 in Heritage sale 3106 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $12,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italy: Milan. Maria Theresa gold Zecchino 1778 MS62 Prooflike NGC, Milan mint. Struck over a period of only three years ranging from 1778-1780 and rarely encountered in any meaningful condition, this scintillating representative projects an aura of careful preservation. Lavishly and carefully struck on a brilliant, fully Prooflike planchet, allowing the well-defined motifs to raise in admirable contrast. Currently unchallenged at this certified grade level." This rare type was struck in Milan for Maria Theresia 1778-80. The last ducat from Milan is dated 1788.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.33-3.48 g, .910 fine gold.
Catalog reference: KM 194, Fr-735.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3106, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2022.
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