Italy Gold Coin

EXCESSIVELY RARE 1626 Piacenza ITALY Scudo FINEST KNOWN

EXCESSIVELY RARE 1626 Piacenza ITALY Scudo FINEST KNOWN
EXCESSIVELY RARE 1626 Piacenza ITALY Scudo FINEST KNOWN

EXCESSIVELY RARE 1626 Piacenza ITALY Scudo FINEST KNOWN
EXCESSIVELY RARE 1626 PIACENZA ITALY SCUDO FINEST KNOWN. This is an extremely rare large silver 1626 Scudo from Piacenza, Italy. Two or three examples per decade will enter the market, but none are as fine as this example. It is well centered, fully struck showing exquisitely fine detail, just the least amount of wear, and a handsome, original soft, light gray patina. This magnificent coin has none of these defects and as such is exceptionally rare.

Armored bust of Duke Odoardo Farnese with high collar to right, mintmaster's initials below. FAR: PLAC: ET: PAR: DVX. Antoninus on horseback to right, holding pennant, Roman numeral date in exergue. S: ANTON: - :MART: PROT: PLAC.

Toned XF, A classic example of 17. Baroque Italian numismatic art & a unique opportunity to add a sensational centerpiece to any high quality Italian or World Crown collection. CNI IX 11; Morosini 19. The item "EXCESSIVELY RARE 1626 Piacenza ITALY Scudo FINEST KNOWN" is in sale since Monday, August 01, 2016. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Europe\Italy, San Marino, Vatican\Italian States (up to 1861)".

The seller is "king4" and is located in Huntington Beach, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Year: 1626
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Composition: Silver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy


EXCESSIVELY RARE 1626 Piacenza ITALY Scudo FINEST KNOWN