Naples and Sicily 1778-BP CCC 6 ducati

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Sincona sale 80, lot 2704

This specimen was lot 2704 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 650 CHF (about US$779 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY | Naples / Sicily, Ferdinando IV. 1. periodo, 1759-1799. 6 Ducati 1778, Napoli. Con sigla BP. Very fine. Adjustment marks." This type was issued 1769-81 for Ferdinand IV, younger brother of Charles IV of Spain.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 8.79 g, 0.906 fine gold, 27 mm diameter, this specimen 8.86 g.

Catalog reference: KM 176, MIR 357/9. Fr-849.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Fabrizi, Davide, Monete Italiane Regionale: Napoli, Pavia: Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, 2010.
  • Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
  • Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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