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GENOA: AR "2 doppie" (11.35g), 1637

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:110.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
GENOA: AR  2 doppie  (11.35g), 1637
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GENOA: AR "2 doppie" (11.35g), 1637, CONRADVS * II * RO * RRX (sic) * B * SVS, ornamental cross in center (as on the contemporary gold coinage) / DVX * ET * GVB * REIP * GEN, traditional gate in center, VF, R.

A mystery coin of unknown origin, but the style, weight, and edge format strongly suggests that it was made in India on the rupee standard, probably in the late 17th or 18th century.