Genoa 1619-DN 2 doppie Fr-418

UBS sale 85, lot 970

This specimen was lot 970 in UBS sale 85 (Zürich, September 2010), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"ITALIEN, Genova, Doge Biennali, 1528-1797. 2 Doppie 1619. Stilisiertes Kastell, darunter die Jahreszahl. Rv. Blumenkreuz. Kl. Kr. Fast vorzüglich." (Italy, Genoa, biennial doges, 1528-1797. Two doppie of 1619. Stylized castle, date below. Reverse: floriated cross. Light scratches, nice Extremely Fine.)

This type was struck 1592-1637 but despite the extensive years of issue, this denomination is very rare today. Two doppie equaled four ducats.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 14 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 13,12 g.

Catalog reference: CNI III,326,2, Fr-418, KM 28.

Source:

• 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]UBS Auction 85: Gold and Silver Coins, Zurich: UBS AG, 2010.

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