Venice (1585-86)-AB scudo Dav-8402

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Jean Elsen sale 137, lot 1328

This specimen was lot 1328 in Jean Elsen sale 137 (Brussels, June 2018), where it sold for €100 (about US$139 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALIE, VENISE, Pasquale Cicogna (1585-1595), AR scudo della croce (7 lire ou 140 soldi), s.d. (1585-1586). Sigle AB (Alvise Baffo). D/ Croix ornée, cantonnée de quatre feuilles. R/ Ecu au lion de saint Marc. Nettoyé. Très Beau. (duchy of Venice, Pasquale Cicogna, 1585-95, undated silver scudo of the cross (seven lire or 140 soldi), mintmaster AB. Obverse: ornate cross cantonned with four leaves; reverse: arms with the lion of St. Mark. Cleaned, very fine.)"

This type, like many Venetian coins, is undated but can be limited to 1585-86 by the term of the moneyer Alvise Baffo. This coin was issued a few years after the battle of Lepanto, the Venetian navy's last act as a major sea power.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver; this specimen 31,65 g.

Catalog reference: Pap. 406, 82; Paolucci 75, 11; Dav-8402.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1484-1600, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 137, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018.

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