Sardinia 1755 scudo Dav-1494
This specimen was lot 33034 in Heritage sale 3089 (Dallas, TX, January 2021), where it sold for $1,080. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italy. Sardinia. Carlo Emanuele III Scudo 1755 AU55 NGC, Turin mint. The inaugural year of this short-lived series, offered herein with gunmetal tone and olive-gold hues surrounding the raised images. Very mildly worn over the highest points and in similar fashion, light handling to account for the grade. Rarely available in any level and a coveted issue when encountered as such." This type was struck 1755-65, 1769. The Duchy of Savoy was an Italian state wedged between France and Milan and was often the victim of invasions from both directions. In 1720, the duke acquired the island of Sardinia and promoted himself to king of Sardinia. In 1799, king Carlo Emanuele IV was evicted by Napoleon and the region converted to the Ligurian Republic then annexed to France. Sardinia did not recover her independence until 1815.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 35.15 g, 0.900 fine silver, 44 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 48, Dav-1494.
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- Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
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- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage Auction 3089: NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas, featuring the Cape Coral Collection of European Crowns and the Penn Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2020.
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