Lot 735
Italian States -- Sardinia. Doppia, 1786. Fr-1120; Cr-67. Carlo Emanuele III. Bust left. Reverse: Oval shield of Sardinia. Lustrous and well struck, a beautifully balanced coin having appealing old-gold color. NGC graded AU-58.
Carlo Emanuele was the son of Victor Amadeus. Victor Amadeus abdicated in 1730, leaving the govenment to his son. The father was suffering from some mental illness related to depression. In 1731, the father, somewhat recovered, resumed the throne and accused the son of incompetence. The son had his father arrested and imprisoned in the Castle Rivoli, where he died. Gold coins of Sardinia in high grade are rare.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
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| Realized $1,668 |
