Italian States: Sardinia. Carlo Emanuele III (1730-73), gold Zecchino, 1744, Turin mint. Savoy eagle, crown above, collar of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation around, rev. scene of the Annunciation, date below, 3.47g (Biaggi 783-a; MIR 915-b; Fr 1112; KM 38). Pleasing, in PCGS holder graded AU 58, Pop 1; tied with two other AU-58 pieces at NGC for the finest examples graded at both services, with mint original lustre, rare. Estimated Value $3,200
PCGS certification 34312681.