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CICF Signature Sale 3046 14-15 April 2016
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Papal States. Calixtus III gold Zecchino (Florin of 24 Sols). ND (1455-58) VF Details (Removed from Jewelry) NGC, Avignon mint, Fr-36a (under France). Berman-355, 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: 2500-3000 USD
Papal States. Calixtus III gold Zecchino (Florin of 24 Sols). ND (1455-58) VF Details (Removed from Jewelry) NGC, Avignon mint, Fr-36a (under France). Berman-355, 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: 2500-3000 USD