SWITZERLAND, Republic and Canton of Genève. Genève. CU Sol (20mm, 2.31 g, 10h). Dated 1590. Near VF.

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Lot: 872. Estimated: $ 150

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Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SWITZERLAND, Republic and Canton of Genève. Genève. CU Sol (20mm, 2.31 g, 10h). Dated 1590. Coat-of-arms on eight-rayed sun; ornaments between rays / Legend in six lines. HMZ 2-303zz. Brown surfaces, deposits, scratch, areas of weak strike, a few minor edge splist. Near VF.

This series was struck during the perennial conflicts of the late 16th century, as Carlo Emanuele of Savoy attempted to prevent Geneva from maintaining its independence. The Italian duke would again fail to take the city by siege in 1602, a victory still celebrated in the annual Fête de l'Escalade.

Closing Date and Time: 7 February 2024 at 14:50:20 ET.

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