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ITALY, Genova. The Biennial Doges. 1528-1797. AR Due Scudi (58mm, 76.32 g, 11h). Dated 1652 IAB. VF.CNG Feature Auction 132 World, Silver Estimate: $ 750 |
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ITALY, Genova. The Biennial Doges. 1528-1797. AR Due Scudi (58mm, 76.32 g, 11h). Dated 1652 IAB. The Madonna seated facing among the clouds, head upturned right, holding scepter and infant Christ; two cherubim above, holding halo of stars / Short cross pattée with floral scrolls ends; winged head of cherubim above floral scroll in each quarter. MIR 290/7; KM 82; Davenport LS553. Deeply toned, light marks, edge split, hairlines. VF. An attractive example. |
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