Venice (1624-25)-FM scudo Dav-4244

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Goldberg sale 100, lot 2724
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This specimen was lot 2724 in Goldberg sale 100 (Los Angeles, September 2017), where it sold for $329. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italian States: Venice. Scudo of 140 Soldi, ND. Giovanni Corner, 1625-1629. Mintmaster, FM. Lion in shield. Reverse: Cross. Sharply struck with a trace of luster. Extremely Fine." The coin does not bear a date but can be dated to 1624-25 by the mintmaster's initials ("FM", for Ferigo da Molin). The type is known for 1624-29. The silver scudo had a face value of 140 soldi.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 31.82 g, .948 fine silver, .970 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 143, Dav-4244.

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.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 100: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2017.

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