Italy
Genoa. Republic 4 Scudi 1692-ITC XF40 NGC, KM84, Dav-LS551, CNI-IIIb.3, MIR-287/13 (R4). 151.97gm. Io. Thomas Caminata as mintmaster. The second largest denomination in the Genoese multiple Scudi series and one of extreme rarity, only two total examples (both of this date) having been certified by NGC, and this being just the third specimen to come to auction in recent dates, the others dating to 1715 and 1695. Only present in the Garrett Collection as a 2 Scudi, to say that the offering is imposing would be an understatement, the overall degree of rub and contact seemingly quite mild for a coin of its size and age. Likely a very fleeting opportunity for collectors, and a selection that is sure to disappear from the market for years to come.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/genoa-republic-4-scudi-1692-itc-xf40-ngc-/p/3093-111009.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3093-10282021
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Estimate: 2400-3600 USD