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ITALY, Bergamo. 1236-early 14th century. AR Grosso da sei denarii (21mm, 2.10 g, 3h). In the name of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II (1220-1250).
Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots Lot: 1111. Estimated: $ 1 500
World, Silver
Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.
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ITALY, Bergamo. 1236-early 14th century. AR Grosso da sei denarii (21mm, 2.10 g, 3h). In the name of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II (1220-1250). Laureate bust right / Domed building with two towers above crenellated archway; annulet to upper right. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 240; CNI IV 138; MIR 16a; Biaggi 351. Toned. Good VF. Attractive example.
From the Richard A. Jourdan Collection of Medieval European Coins, purchased from Charles H. Wolfe, III, 1998.
Grierson tells us (p.107) that in the first half of the thirteenth century the issue of grossi of good silver spread rapidly through Italy, though the absence of mint documents makes precise dating difficult.
The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.
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