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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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Livorno. Cosimo III gold Doppia (Pezza d'oro della Rosa) 1718, KM40, Fr-466, MS63 NGC. Three-year type. A wonderfully designed issue that illustrates a crowned shield on the obverse with a thorned rose bush on the reverse. Very choice, and rather desirable as such, with bright yellow-gold surfaces that remain nearly free of contact. Tied with one other example for the finest graded of the type at NGC.From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
Livorno. Cosimo III gold Doppia (Pezza d'oro della Rosa) 1718, KM40, Fr-466, MS63 NGC. Three-year type. A wonderfully designed issue that illustrates a crowned shield on the obverse with a thorned rose bush on the reverse. Very choice, and rather desirable as such, with bright yellow-gold surfaces that remain nearly free of contact. Tied with one other example for the finest graded of the type at NGC.From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD