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Venice. Carlo Ruzzini gold Scudo della Croce of 25 Zecchini ND (1732-1735)-BV AU58 NGC, KM-Unl., Fr-Unl., CNI-Unl., Paolucci-Unl., Bellesia-Unl. 87.12gm. Benetto Valier as mintmaster. Labeled on holder insert as Paolucci-137.1 var. (10 Zecchini). A spectacular and presumably unique production in gold, apparently struck from dies employed in the striking of the contemporary Scudo emissions of Carlo Ruzzini, 1732-1733. While larger multiple Zecchini are nearly always rare in their own right, this consistently unlisted issue takes it to the highest level of rarity, with no other examples known to us or located in auction archives. The quality of strike remains consistent with the Scudos of the era, though the production in gold leaves little doubt as to the special nature of this offering, with the heft of over 87 total grams in weight leaving an immediate impression upon any beholder. Though deemed just barely circulated by NGC, this specimen displays essentially full golden luster, only minor wisps and an area of contact in the central right obverse field pointing to any real handling since the piece's production nearly 300 years ago. A sublime historical relic in every respect.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 50000-75000 USD
Venice. Carlo Ruzzini gold Scudo della Croce of 25 Zecchini ND (1732-1735)-BV AU58 NGC, KM-Unl., Fr-Unl., CNI-Unl., Paolucci-Unl., Bellesia-Unl. 87.12gm. Benetto Valier as mintmaster. Labeled on holder insert as Paolucci-137.1 var. (10 Zecchini). A spectacular and presumably unique production in gold, apparently struck from dies employed in the striking of the contemporary Scudo emissions of Carlo Ruzzini, 1732-1733. While larger multiple Zecchini are nearly always rare in their own right, this consistently unlisted issue takes it to the highest level of rarity, with no other examples known to us or located in auction archives. The quality of strike remains consistent with the Scudos of the era, though the production in gold leaves little doubt as to the special nature of this offering, with the heft of over 87 total grams in weight leaving an immediate impression upon any beholder. Though deemed just barely circulated by NGC, this specimen displays essentially full golden luster, only minor wisps and an area of contact in the central right obverse field pointing to any real handling since the piece's production nearly 300 years ago. A sublime historical relic in every respect.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/italy-venice-carlo-ruzzini-gold-scudo-della-croce-of-25-zecchini-nd-1732-1735-bv-au58-ngc-/a/3096-30395.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 50000-75000 USD