Sardinia 1758 1/4 scudo
This specimen was lot 24110 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (Newport Beach, CA, January 2021), where it sold for $384. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Sardinia. 1/4 Scudo, 1758. Carlo Emanuele III. PCGS AU-58 Gold Shield. A wholesome, well detailed coin with dark field toning that enhances the obverse raised devices." 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. This type is listed for 1755-72 with a very high valuation in Very Fine or better.
Recorded mintage: 3,814,319 for 1755-72.
Specification: 8.24-8.80 g, 0.900 fine silver, 30 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-46 (formerly KM C16); Cud-948.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The January 2021 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Oro del Nuevo Mundo and Matt Orsini Collections, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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