Genoa 1680-SM scudo stretto Dav-3901

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UBS sale 85, lot 972

This specimen was lot 972 in UBS sale 85 (Zürich, September 2010), where it sold for 1,180 CHF (about US$1,346 including buyer's fee). The catalog description[1] noted,

" ITALIEN, Genova, Doge Biennali, 1528-1797. Scudo stretto 1680. Kreuz, in den Winkeln Sterne. Rv. Madonna mit Kind und Zepter auf Wolken, der Kopf umgeben von Sternenkranz. Etwas unregelmässiger Schrötling. Sehr schön-vorzüglich." (Republic of Genoa, biennial doges, 1528-1797, scudo stretto of 1680. Cross with cherubs in corners; reverse: Madonna and Child with scepter, both crowned with a glory. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.)

Altho this type was struck without change from 1637 to 1725, it does not turn up often.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 38,25 g.

Catalog reference: CNI III,412,10ff, Dav-3901, KM 79.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
  • [1]UBS Auction 85: Gold and Silver Coins, Zurich: UBS AG, 2010.

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