newp: Venice scudo - 1625

worldcoinguy

I picked this one up from the Stacks auction last month and didn't find the time to image it until today. Not really in my core area of collecting, but the design intrigued me. The EF-45 version in the same auction went for almost $870, so I was pleasantly surprise when I was able to win this one for less than a third of that price.

Zohar

Good eye as always Brent!

coinpictures

Nice original color!

worldcoinguy

Thanks guys. There is nothing wrong with dull and boring surfaces when it comes to a 385 year old coin.

JCMhouston

That is a very nice design, and a good looking coin.

harasha

The floral design of the cross reminds me of a similar design on a Frankfurt thaler.

worldcoinguy

You are right harasha - maybe floral designs were all the rage in the 1620s. I just sent my 1621 Frankfurt piece over to Germany in a trade. It is in transit right now.

JimK

I like that a lot!

Jim