Parma 1574 1/2 scudo

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Sincona sale 76, lot 1236

This specimen was lot 1236 in Sincona sale 76 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 8,000 CHF (about US$9,711 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALY | Parma. Ottavio Farnese, 1547-1586. 1/2 Scudo 1574. Brustbild im antiken Harnisch von vorn mit nach rechts gewandtem Kopf. Rv. Die drei Grazien, zu ihren Füssen das Wappen von Parma. Sehr selten. Gutes sehr schön. NGC VF35. (Italy, duchy of Parma, Octavius Farnese, 1547-86, half scudo of 1574. Obverse: armored bust left; reverse: the three Graces dance atop the ducal arms. Very rare, Good very fine.)"

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 17.45 g.

Catalog reference: MIR 929.

Source:

  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 76, The Annemarie and Gerd Köhlmoos Collection, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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