Papal States 1620-FR piastra Dav-4051
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This specimen was lot 42439 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $600. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Papal (States of the Church). Scudo (Piastra), 1620-FR. Ferrara Mint. Paul V. NGC VF-25. A wholesome and charming piece with a deep cabinet toning. Seldom offered in any condition, let alone a wholesome yet circulated example." This type was struck 1620 at Ferrara, in the north of the Papal State. St. George, the patron saint of that town, appears on the reverse. This type is rare.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 32.07 g, 0.917 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Ber-1604; Dav-4051A; KM-30.
- Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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