Milan 1780 doppia Fr-734
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This specimen was lot 34481 in Heritage sale 3135 (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $3,660. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italy: Milan. Maria Theresa gold Doppia 1780 AU50 PCGS. Velveteen olive-gold surface highlight well preserved devices." The duchy of Milan was Spanish until 1714, when it passed to the Austrians, who lost it to Revolutionary France in 1797. After the fall of Napoleon in 1815, it returned to Hapsburg rule until the unification of Italy in 1859-60. This doppia, or double scudo d'oro, was struck 1778-80.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.23-6.28 g, 0.900 fine gold, 24 mm diameter, this specimen 6.29 g.
Catalog reference: KM 196, Fr-734.
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