Venice (1681-82)-PM ducato Dav-4274
This specimen was lot 2725 in Goldberg sale 100 (Los Angeles, September 2017), where it sold for $117.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italian States: Venice. Ducato, ND-PM. Dav-4274. Alvise Contarini, 1676-1684. St. Mark seated. Reverse: Lion. Fine or better." This denomination was introduced in 1663 with this Dav-4267 and superseded the ducato mozzo of 120 soldi and the ducatone of 124 soldi. It has a face value of ninety soldi. The coin does not bear a date but can be dated to 1681-82 by the mintmaster's initials ("PM", for Piero Malipiero). The type is known for 1676-83. The silver scudo of 140 soldi continued in production.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 23.4 g, .826 fine silver, .621 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM 358, Dav-4274.
- 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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