Papal States (1655-67) grosso KM-271

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Sincona sale 80, lot 2833

This specimen was lot 2833 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$120 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALY | Vatican - Church State, Alexander VII. 1655-1667. Grosso o. J. Roma. Fast vorzüglich. Feine Patina. (Papal States, Alexander VII, 1655-67, undated grosso, Rome mint. About extremely fine, Nicely toned.)"

This is one of several grossi using this motto. This one is distinguished by not having the motto placed on a shield or cartouche. It is fairly scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.57 g, 0.917 fine silver. This specimen is 1.60 g.

Catalog reference: KM 271, Berman 1908.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • 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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