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[[Image:S83-3034.JPG|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 83, lot 3034]]
 
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The first specimen was lot 40225 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $1,955. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "ITALY. Sardinia. 80 Lire, 1826. NGC AU-58." The second specimen was lot 3034 in Sincona sale 83 (Zurich, May 2023), where it sold for 1,200 CHF (about US$1,606 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "House of Savoy / [[Italy, Sardinia|Sardinia]], Carlo Felice, 1821-1831. 80 Lire 1826, Torino. ''Fast vorzüglich. Kleine Kratzer'' (About extremely fine, Small scratches)." This type was struck at Turin (shown here) and Genoa 1823-31. While not rare, it is scarce, particularly in nice condition.
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The first specimen was lot 40225 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $1,955. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Italy|ITALY]]. Sardinia. 80 Lire, 1826. NGC AU-58." The second specimen was lot 3034 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 1,200 CHF (about US$1,606 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "House of Savoy / [[Italy, Sardinia|Sardinia]], Carlo Felice, 1821-1831. 80 Lire 1826, Torino. ''Fast vorzüglich. Kleine Kratzer'' (About extremely fine, Small scratches)." This type was struck at Turin (shown here) and Genoa 1823-31. While not rare, it is scarce, particularly in nice condition.
 
   
 
   
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 75,957 (highest mintage date).
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 75,957 (highest mintage date).
  
''Specification:'' 25.80 grams, .900 fine gold, .746 troy oz AGW, 33 mm diameter, the second specimen 25.74 g.
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''Specification:'' 25.80 grams, 0.900 fine gold, .746 troy oz AGW, 33 mm diameter, the second specimen 25.74 g.
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 123.1, Fr-1132; C-1081; Mont-07; Gig-5.  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 123.1, Fr-1132; C-1081; Mont-07; Gig-5.  
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* Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.  
 
* Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.  
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Ponterio, Richard, ''Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction,'' Irvine, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2012.  
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Ponterio, Richard, ''Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction,'' Irvine, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2012.  
* <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jurg, ''SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
  
 
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* [[Sardinia 1826(t) L 20 lire|1826(t) 20 lire]]
 
* [[Sardinia 1826(t) L 20 lire|1826(t) 20 lire]]
 
* [[Sardinia 1826(t) L 5 lire|1826(t) 5 lire]]
 
* [[Sardinia 1826(t) L 5 lire|1826(t) 5 lire]]
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* [[Sardinia 1826(g) P 5 lire|1826(g) 5 lire]]
 
* [[Sardinia 1827(t) L 80 lire|1827(t) 80 lire]]
 
* [[Sardinia 1827(t) L 80 lire|1827(t) 80 lire]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1826]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1826]]

Latest revision as of 13:00, 20 June 2025

Ponterio sale 168, lot 40225
photo courtesy Stack's-Bowers LLC
Sincona sale 83, lot 3034

The first specimen was lot 40225 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $1,955. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Sardinia. 80 Lire, 1826. NGC AU-58." The second specimen was lot 3034 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 1,200 CHF (about US$1,606 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted, "House of Savoy / Sardinia, Carlo Felice, 1821-1831. 80 Lire 1826, Torino. Fast vorzüglich. Kleine Kratzer (About extremely fine, Small scratches)." This type was struck at Turin (shown here) and Genoa 1823-31. While not rare, it is scarce, particularly in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 75,957 (highest mintage date).

Specification: 25.80 grams, 0.900 fine gold, .746 troy oz AGW, 33 mm diameter, the second specimen 25.74 g.

Catalog reference: KM 123.1, Fr-1132; C-1081; Mont-07; Gig-5.

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, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
  • Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.
  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.
  • [2]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

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