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Chequins from Venice: The Glory of the Doges

Published on , by Philippe Dufour
Auction on 25 April 2019 - 14:00 (CEST) - 51, rue Alfred-Curtel - 13010 Marseille

It rained gold coins on this numismatic auction called "Croesus", in particular a multiple strike of 50 Venetian chequins, pocketed for €115,000.

Venice, multiple strike of 50 gold chequins, Doge Alvise IV Mocenigo (1763-1778),... Chequins from Venice: The Glory of the Doges

Venice, multiple strike of 50 gold chequins, Doge Alvise IV Mocenigo (1763-1778), diam. 50.6 mm, weight 174 g.
Result: €115,000

Appraiser Marc Gimbert says the price is right, for "it’s an extremely rare coin you never see in auction rooms." These coins were prestigious: only the…
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monnaies antiques, royales et modernes
Thursday 25 April 2019 - 14:00 (CEST)
51, rue Alfred-Curtel - 13010 Marseille
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