Modena (1629-58) scudo Dav-4039

Stack's Bowers 2015 NYINC sale, lot 1171

This specimen was lot 1171 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted, "ITALY. Modena. Scudo, ND (ca. 1629-58). Francesco I d'Este (1629-58). NGC VF-30. RARE. Large bold portrait." This type is listed in the SCWC under the Davenport number. It accompanied a slightly heavier ducatone (Dav-4036). Modena lies between Parma and Ferrara. Once independent, it is now part of Italy.

Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.

Specification: 26.44 g, .910 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-4039.

Source:

• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.
• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.

Link to:

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• Modena (1629-58) 15 bolognini
• (1629)-GFM ducatone
• Modena (1629-58) 2 scudi d'oro Fr-779
• Modena (1630) 1/3 scudo d'oro Fr-791
• Modena 1632 lira
• Mantua 1633 giulio
• 1633 12 scudi d'oro
• (1635) 4 scudi d'oro, Francesco I d'Este
• Coins and currency dated 1629
• return to coins of Italy, Modena