Papal States (1522-23) giulio

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Sincona sale 80, lot 2824

This specimen was lot 2824 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 250 CHF (about US$300 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALY | Vatican - Church State, Hadrian VI. 1522-1523. Giulio o. J. Roma. Selten. Schön. Korrodiert. (Papal States, Hadrian VI, 1522-23, undated giulio, Rome mint. Rare, Fine, Corroded.)"

Hadrian VI was the last non-Italian pope until the election of John Paul II. This is the only giulio of his brief reign.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.95 g, 0.920 fine silver, this specimen is 2.86 g.

Catalog reference: Berman 798.

Source:

  • [2]Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
  • Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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