Venice (1789-97) 8 zecchini Fr-1441

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Heritage sale 3096, lot 30401
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This specimen was lot 30401 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $15,600. The catalog description[1] noted,

"Venice. Ludovico Manin gold 8 Zecchini ND (1789-1797) AU Details (Holed) NGC. Struck on an expansive and medallic flan, this rare offering couples alluring motifs with a general preservation that is on the very boundary of Mint State. The surfaces remain highly lustrous, decorated in an abundance of golden brilliance that glistens in a captivating display throughout the entirety of the fields, while the devices exhibit commendable clarity to even the highest points. The light rub to the devices that is to be expected in an upper-tier circulated state remains nearly imperceptible, resulting in an allure that easily competes with that of uncirculated specimens. Wispy hairlines throughout may be judged as exceedingly mild and, truly, the only "flaw" of note is the punched-through hole at 12'clock, which allows for easy identification of this charming selection as the very same one pictured in the Standard Catalog of World Coins. From the Paramount Collection."

The SCWC lists this as 27.95 g, 0.999 fine gold. The doge struck numerous other multiple ducats. Napoleon invaded and occupied Venice with little resistance and sold the republic to Austria by the treaty of Campo Formio, terminating her independence.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 27.62 g.

Catalog reference: KM 759 (this coin), Fr-1441, CNI-VIIIb.64, Bellesia-422 (R4), Paolucci-10 (R3).

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • 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.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3096, featuring the Paramount Collection of World & Ancient Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

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