Tuscany (1655) zecchino Fr-319

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Sincona sale 97, lot 1648

This specimen was lot 1648 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 1,600 CHF (about US$2,321 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALIEN Florenz, Ferdinando II. de Medici, 1621-1670. Zecchino o. J., Firenze. Selten. NGC MS62. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung. Das durch NGC höchstbewertete Exemplar. (Italy, grand duchy of Tuscany, Ferdinando de Medici, 1621-70, undated zecchino, Florenze mint. Rare, Extraordinary condition, Finest certified by NGC.)"

This rare type also comes dated 1655. It is listed in the SCWC as a florino.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.46 g.

Catalog reference: MIR 285/1 var. Fr-319.

Sources:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • 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.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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