Lot 3055

Description

Italy, Napoli (Regno), Ferdinando IV, first reign in Napoli, (1759-1799), gold six ducati (8,83 g), 27mm, Napoli (Naples) mint, Cesare Coppola mintmaster, Giovanni Russo, trial master and Bernardo Perger chief engraver, dated 1772, obv. armoured and draped bust right wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece, BP below bust, rev. crowned coat of arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece and other orders, all within palm fond and olive branch, C/R C across field D 6 (denomination) flanking wreath ends, (CN I XX 86, Pannuti-Riccio 20, MIR 357/3, F.849). Very fine, minor adjustment marks.

Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.1583) and CNG Auction Sale 96, 14 May 2014, (lot 1302), with ticket.