Venice (1752-53) 12 zecchini Fr-1403c

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Sincona sale 50, lot 1127

This specimen was lot 1127 in Sincona sale 50 (Zürich, October 2018), where it sold for 15,000 CHF (about US$18,093 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Venedig. Francesco Loredan, 1752-1762. 12 Zecchini o. J. Mmz. GAC. *FRANC*LAVREDANO*DVX* VENETIAR* Blumenkreuz. Rv. *SANCTVS*MARCVS*VENET* / *140* Markuswappen. Von grösster Seltenheit. Fast vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion UBS 64, Zürich 2006, Nr. 2117. (republic of Venice, Francesco Loredano, 1752-62, undated twelve zecchini. Obverse: floriate cross; reverse: arms, value below. Of the highest rarity, About extremely fine.)"

The mintmaster's initials date this coin to 1752-53. This type was struck using dies intended for the silver scudo (Dav-1548).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 41.93 g, 0.999 fine gold, this specimen 41.33 g.

Catalog reference: KM unlisted, Montenegro 2710 (this specimen). Paolucci 138. Fr-1403 c.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Jubilee Auction 50, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2018.

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