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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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Papal States - Avignon. Calixtus III (1455-58) gold Zecchino (Florin of 24 Sols) ND VF Details (Removed from Jewelry) NGC, Avignon mint, Fr-36a (under France). Berman-355 (RRR), Muntoni-17. A rare gold coin from the fleeting reign of Calixtus III, featuring an ox above crossed keys and the reverse motif of a tiara. Despite being removed from jewelry, this coin is struck on a full flan, with readable legends, and attractive, antiqued patina. A very rare type worthy of the finest collections of Papal gold.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD
Papal States - Avignon. Calixtus III (1455-58) gold Zecchino (Florin of 24 Sols) ND VF Details (Removed from Jewelry) NGC, Avignon mint, Fr-36a (under France). Berman-355 (RRR), Muntoni-17. A rare gold coin from the fleeting reign of Calixtus III, featuring an ox above crossed keys and the reverse motif of a tiara. Despite being removed from jewelry, this coin is struck on a full flan, with readable legends, and attractive, antiqued patina. A very rare type worthy of the finest collections of Papal gold.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD