Description: Italy, Genoa, biennial doges, gold scudo d'oro, first phase, c. 1528-41 AD. 3.28 g fine gold. Although a coin of the late Renaissance, the types of this issue are very much of the middle ages, and the legends cite Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor (1027-39 AD), who died roughly 500 years before this coin was struck ! The conservatism of the design hides the fact that this coinage was minted in the context of a political revolution, whereby the old custom of doges holding their position for life was replaced by a tenure of only two years, with election among a franchise of the local aristocracy. VF+, slightly double struck, on an irregular flan but of decent weight. Lundari 190
Price: 850 GBP
Location: London
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Year of Issue: 1528
Collections/ Bulk Lots: no
Country: Italy
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
Colour: not applicable
