Venice (1618-20)-GR scudo Dav-4239

Macho & Chlapovič Auction 31, lot 2556

This specimen was lot 2556 in Macho & Chlapovič Auction 31 (Prague, October 2023) where it sold for 220 EUR (about US$280 including buyer's fees). The lot description noted, "Italy, World coins. Scudo - 140 Soldi (1618–1623). Venezia. Nice patina. good EF." This type was struck 1618-20 with initials GR (shown here), HZ, VC, CD, ZAV, ZD and TB. It is fairly common for a Venetian scudo and was accompanied by a quarter scudo and half scudo.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 31.83 g, 0.948 fine silver, 42-43 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 98, Dav-4239.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.

Link to:

• (1596-97)-MV scudo della croce
• (1615-17)-LV mezzo scudo
• (1615-18) zecchino
• (1616-17)-JM scudo della croce
• (1618)-TB mezzo scudo
• (1618-20)-GR quarto di scudo della croce
• (1618-20)-GR mezzo scudo
• (1618-23) ducato
• Venice (1618-23) 1/4 zecchino Fr-1293, Antonio Priuli
• Venice (1618-23) 1/2 zecchino Fr-1292, Antonio Priuli
• Venice (1618-23) zecchino Fr.1291, Antonio Priuli
• (1623)-ZD scudo della croce
• Coins and currency dated 1618