Italy
Modena. Francesco I d'Este (1629-1658) gold 4 Scudi d'oro ND-GFM MS63 NGC, Modena mint, Fr-778, MIR-733/4 (R). Gian Francesco Manfredi as mintmaster. An exquisite example of this typically crude issue, lustrous and moderately struck on a round and broad flan of good metal. Few post-strike imperfections may be picked out of the heavy die-work throughout and light tone has settled over highly the lustrous surfaces. Rarely seen without obvious planchet flaws, the present offering exhibits an eye-appeal not commonly seen for this type and certain to elicit spirited bidding.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 10000-12000 USD