Genoa 1676-ILM 1/2 scudo stretto
This specimen was lot 2274 in Sincona sale 43 (Zurich, October 2017), where it sold for 425 CHF (about US$507 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALY | Genova, Dogi Biennali, 1528-1797 1/2 scudo stretto 1676. Selten. Gutes sehr schön. Leicht justiert. (republic of Genoa, biennial doges, 1528-1797, half scudo of 1676. Rare, Good very fine, Minor adjustment marks.)"
This rare type was struck 1638-56, 1661-1700, 1704-21. It accompanied the scudo stretto (Dav-3901).
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, 18.4-18.6 g, this specimen 19.10 g.
Catalog reference: KM 81.1, MIR 297/27.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 43, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2017.
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