Lot 722
Italian States -- Genoa. Silver Scudo Largo, 1693. Dav- & Sond-555; CNI-8; Gnecchi Coll. --. 38.29 grams. The Biennial Doges, 1528-1797. Nimbate Madonna and Child receiving crown of stars from flanking cherubs. Reverse: Floriated cross before saltire cross, winged angel-heads in the quarters. Slight doubling to obverse, nevertheless an exceptional strike on a fabulous full flan, with lovely, artistic silver gray toning. One of the more handsome Italian coin designs. Extremely rare, as a type, and this one is splendid, a classic of its age. (Too large for holder). NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Illustrated in Money of The World, coin 112.
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