Naples and Sicily 1753-DG MMR 2 ducati Fr-845
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This specimen was lot 30972 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italy: Naples & Sicily. Carlo of Bourbon gold 2 Ducati 1753 MM-RDG MS65 NGC. A stylistically interesting issue struck with a somewhat two-dimensional style of portraiture, the surfaces immensely well-kept, handling being confined to only limited wisps in the fields. The finest of its type certified by NGC." This type was struck 1749-55. Four and four ducati (Fr-844, Fr-843) were also emitted using this design.
Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.
Specification: 2.93 g, 0.906 fine gold, 21 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Mont-32, KM 151, Fr-845.
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- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Fabrizi, Davide, Monete Italiane Regionale: Napoli, Pavia: Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, 2010.
- Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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