Messerano (1584-1629) 2 fiorini

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Sincona sale 47, lot 1887

This specimen was lot 1887 in Sincona sale 47 (Zurich, May 2018), where it sold for 1,300 CHF (about US$1,560 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALY, Messerano, Francesco Filiberto Ferrero Fieschi, 1584-1629. 2 Fiorini o. J. Von grösster Seltenheit. Schön-sehr schön. (marquisate of Messerano, Francesco Filiberto Ferrero Fieschi, 1584-1629, undated double florin. Of the highest rarity, Fine-very fine.)"

Messerano is on the Milanese side of the border between Savoy/Sardinia and Milan. The marquis sold his domain to Sardinia in 1767.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 7.82 g.

Catalog reference: MIR 773 (R4).

Source:

  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Auction 47, World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2018.

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