Italy
Modena. Francesco I d'Este (1629-1658) gold 4 Scudi d'oro ND-GFM AU58 NGC, Modena mint, Fr-778, MIR-733/4 (R). Gian Francesco Manfredi as mintmaster. A handsome specimen of this typically crude issue, well-centered with moderate striking weakness and much residual mint luster. Tiny annealing flaws may be found peppered throughout the surfaces, but none are particularly distracting. A small edge flaw is also noted. Overall, an attractively detailed and rare offering for the Early Modern gold specialist.
Estimate: 5000-6000 USD