Papal States (1725) grosso KM-808

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This date is listed in the SCWC for 1725 for Benedict XIII (1724-30). The grosso was five baiocchi or one twentieth of a scudo. Many varieties were issued in the 1720's.

Recorded mintage: unknown but rather scarce.

Specification: 1.34 g, silver, 0.917 fine.

Catalog reference: KM-808, Ber-2573.

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.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

Link to:

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