Italy
Sardinia. Vittorio Amedeo III gold 5 Doppie (Carlino) 1786 AU55 NGC, Turin mint, KM88, Fr-1118, Mont-283, MIR-979 (R4). 45.47gm. An extremely rare large-size gold emission of the House of Savoy, this being one of a minuscule 8 examples of the date certified at NGC, with none seen to-date at PCGS and a mere 3 entering into the Mint State level. Being only the second specimen we have offered and the finest at that, the present offering proves immensely imposing not only for its considerable size, but also certainly for its state of preservation. Free of adjustment marks and just the most minor wisps to bound the assigned grade, this coveted type surely comes deserving of a place of prominence in its next owner's cabinet.
From the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/sardinia/italy-sardinia-vittorio-amedeo-iii-gold-5-doppie-carlino-1786-au55-ngc-/a/3075-32291.s?type=CoinArchives3075
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Estimate: 15000-25000 USD