Italian Gold
In the tradition of the early Renaissance, Italian mints continued to strike
impressive gold coins with beautiful portraits and religious scenes.
Italian gold 10 scudi piece
(1641) of Carlo Emmanuele II, Duke of Savoy, and his Regent mother Cristina.
Italian gold 10 doppia piece
(1628) of Ferdinand II. Duke of Tuscany, showing John the Baptist.
Italian gold 2 doppia piece
(1622-1646) of Oroardo Farnese, Duke of Parma, depicting the Virgin and child
crowned by angels.
Italian gold 2 scudi piece (1690)
of Pope Alexander VIII depicting sheep with garlands on an altar.