GENEVAN-SAVOYARD WAR, Switzerland. Republic & Canton of Geneva. CU 12 Sols (30mm, 10h). Dated 1590.

CNG Feature Auction 118
Lot: 1302. Estimated: $ 300

Siege & Necessity Coinage, Copper

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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GENEVAN-SAVOYARD WAR, Switzerland. Republic & Canton of Geneva. CU 12 Sols (30mm, 10h). Dated 1590. Coat-of-arms on eight-rayed sun; ornaments in angles / Legend in six lines. Korchnak 225; Maillet pl. XLI, 1; HMZ 1-299. In NGC encapsulation 1521557-005, graded MS 63 BN (but is now past NGC certification expiration date for bronze coins; has been resubmitted for recertification).

From the Michael Cassick Collection of Siege and Emergency Coins.

This series was struck during the perennial conflicts of the late 16th century, as Carlo Emanuele of Savoy attempted to prevent Geneva from maintaining its independence. The Italian duke would again fail to take the city by siege in 1602, a victory still celebrated in the annual Fête de l'Escalade.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 118 lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 September 2021. CNG Feature Auction 118 – Session Four – Roman Imperial Coinage Part 2 through Antiquities will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 September 2021 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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