Papal States (1678) giulio
This specimen was lot 1731 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €190 (about US$257 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIE, ETATS PONTIFICAUX, Innocent XI (1676-1689), (Benedetto Odescalchi), AR giulio, an 3, Rome. D/ GRESSVS MEOS DIRIGE B. à d. R/ Armoiries. Belle patine au revers. Très Beau/Superbe. (Italy, Papal States, Innocent XI, 1676-89, silver giulio of the year 3, Rome mint. Obverse: bust right; reverse: arms. Beautiful patina on the reverse, Very Fine/Extremely Fine.)"
Berman notes that this type was struck years II and III and undated. It is fairly common with a number of appearances in the auction archives. The motto GRESSVS·MEOS·DIRIGE· translates as, "The Lord direct my steps".
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.19 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen 3,21 g.
Catalog reference: Munt. 153; Berman 2110.
- 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.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.
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