Papal States (1708) piastra Dav-1438

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Heritage sale 3024, lot 24999
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from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection
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The first specimen was lot 24999 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $_. The catalog description[1] noted, "Papal States. Clement XI Piastra Year VII (1708), XF45 PCGS, attractive pewter gray patina with bold features, an attractive 18th century Piastra." This date is a one year type struck in 1708. The piastra was the Italian equivalent of the German thaler and was superseded by the scudo after 1740. The reverse motto is taken from Psalms 121:7, "Fiat pax in virtute tua, et abundantia in turribus tuis." ("The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.")

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 32.07 g, 0.917 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Ber-2374, KM 710, Davenport-1438.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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