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[[Image:Tuscany 1797 zecchino Sincona 4-04961.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 4, lot 4961]] | [[Image:Tuscany 1797 zecchino Sincona 4-04961.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 4, lot 4961]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 4961 in Sincona sale 4 ( | + | This specimen was lot 4961 in Sincona sale 4 (Zürich, October 2011), where it sold for 2,200 CHF (about US$2,927 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ITALIEN Firenze Ferdinando III. 1791-1801. Zecchino 1797. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. Fast FDC.'' ([[Italy]], Florence, duke Ferdinand III, 1791-1801, zecchino of 1797. Splendidly preserved, nice uncirculated.)"</blockquote> This ducat or zecchino or fiorino does not seem to be listed in the SCWC. The reverse features John the Baptist. Similar issues for Pietro Leopoldo (1779-89) and Francesco III (1737-43) are listed as rare. In 1807, the grand duchy was annexed to France, to be returned to the Austrians in 1815. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but rare. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but rare. | ||
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''Specification:'' 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW, this specimen 3,49 g. | ''Specification:'' 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW, this specimen 3,49 g. | ||
| − | ''Catalog reference:'' Mont-127, Fr | + | ''Catalog reference:'' Mont-127, Fr-337, KM C38 (unlisted date). |
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
| + | * Gigante, Fabio, ''Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed.'' Varese, Italy, 2015. | ||
| + | * Montagano, Alessio, ''Monete Italiane Regionale: Firenze,'' Florence: Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, 2011. | ||
* 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>''Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 4,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 4,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2011. |
''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
* [[Tuscany 1791 zecchino Fr-337|1791 zecchino]] | * [[Tuscany 1791 zecchino Fr-337|1791 zecchino]] | ||
| − | * [[Milan 1782 zecchino Fr-739]] | + | * [[Milan 1782-LB zecchino Fr-739]] |
| + | * [[Tuscany 1797 francescone Dav-1521|1797 francescone]] | ||
* [[Tuscany 1816 zecchino Fr-342|1816 zecchino]] | * [[Tuscany 1816 zecchino Fr-342|1816 zecchino]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1797]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1797]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:02, 15 September 2025
This specimen was lot 4961 in Sincona sale 4 (Zürich, October 2011), where it sold for 2,200 CHF (about US$2,927 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIEN Firenze Ferdinando III. 1791-1801. Zecchino 1797. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. Fast FDC. (Italy, Florence, duke Ferdinand III, 1791-1801, zecchino of 1797. Splendidly preserved, nice uncirculated.)"
This ducat or zecchino or fiorino does not seem to be listed in the SCWC. The reverse features John the Baptist. Similar issues for Pietro Leopoldo (1779-89) and Francesco III (1737-43) are listed as rare. In 1807, the grand duchy was annexed to France, to be returned to the Austrians in 1815.
Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.
Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW, this specimen 3,49 g.
Catalog reference: Mont-127, Fr-337, KM C38 (unlisted date).
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
- Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
- Montagano, Alessio, Monete Italiane Regionale: Firenze, Florence: Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, 2011.
- Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.
- [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 4, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2011.
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