Sardinia 1773 doppia Fr-1115
This specimen was lot 2019 in Jean Elsen sale 163 (Brussels, November 2025), where it sold for €8,500 (about US$9,818 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIE, SAVOIE et SARDAIGNE, Victor Amédée III (1773-1796), AV doppia vecchia, 1773. D/ B. dr. et cuir. à g. R/ Écu orné et couronné. Très rare. Fines griffes. (Italy, kingdom of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus III, 1773-96, gold old doppia of 1773. Obverse: draped and armored bust left; reverse: ornated and crowned arms. Very rare, hairlines, Extremely Fine.)"
This type was struck 1773, 1776-82. All dates are very rare.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 9.6 g, 0.905 fine gold, 28 mm diameter, this specimen is 8,03 g.
Catalog reference: KM 78, Sim. 3/1; M. 285; Fr-1115.
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