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Kingdom of Aragon – Joan II – Gold 1/2 Florin – Majorca – PCGS XF 40 – Treasure of Bazas

2 800

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Kingdom of Aragon – Joan II – Gold 1/2 Florin – Majorca – PCGS XF 40 – Treasure of Bazas

2 800

Description:

Coin with a pleasant appearance. Nice cabinet patina.

Period
15th century
Type
1/2 Florin
Year
1458-1479
Mint name
Majorca
Diameter
14,1 mm
Weight
1,72 g
Metal
Gold
Grading
PCGS XF 40
Rarity
Very rare
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  • Pedigree :

    Coin from the Bazas Hoard.

    Delivered with old original tag. Listed in the book “le Trésor de Bazas” from Michel Dhénin et Jean Bernard Marquette published by “les Amis du Bazadais”, 2015, n° 762.

    The Bazas hoard was discovered the 5 May 2004. Public sale auction Jean Vinchon Numismatique the 29 October 2005. Lot number 109.

    1010 coins were discovered ( 157 gold coins )

    Very scarce pedigree.

  • Comments :

    Coin certified PCGS XF 40. Only one example and highest grade. Top population.

    https://www.pcgseurope.com/cert/49960562

    Obverse : [+ ARAGO -] REX M. Lily flower.
    Reverse :  S. IOHA – NNES. B. M. Saint Jean-Baptiste standing.

    References : Crus.384B – MEC.203 – Cayon 2127 – Fr.11.