Venice (1684-88) zecchino Fr.1341
This specimen was lot 1932 in Sincona sale 11 (Zurich, May 2013), where it sold for 320 CHF (about US$396 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIEN Venedig Marcantonio Giustinian, 1684-1688. Zecchino o. J. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. (republic of Venice, doge Marcantonio Giustinian, 1684-1688, zecchino without date, very fine to extremely fine.)"
As a rule, Venetian coins were not dated and can only be identified as to ruler. This type is somewhat scarce.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.49 g, .999 fine gold, .112 troy oz AGW, this specimen 3.48 g.
Catalog reference: Paolucci p. 109,1. Fr. 1341.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- 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]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2012.
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