Papal States 1684 giulio KM-432
This specimen was lot 612 in Jean Elsen sale 132 (Brussels, March 2017), where it sold for €90 (about US$114 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIE, ETATS PONTIFICAUX, Innocent XI (1676-1689), (Benedetto Odescalchi), AR giulio, 1684, an 8, Rome. D/ Armoiries. R/ Inscription en cinq lignes dans un cartouche orné. Petite tache. presque Superbe. (Italy, Pontifical State, Innocent XI (1676-89), silver giulio of 1684, year 8, Rome mint. Obverse: arms; reverse: motto in ornate cartouche. Tiny stain, about Extremely Fine.)"
In the reform of 1684, the giulio was reduced from 3.19 g to 3.05 g. Berman records nine different giulii for this pope with this type struck 1684-88. The reverse motto is from Proverbs 28:27: "He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack."
Recorded mintage: unknown but available.
Specification: 3.05 g, .916 fine silver, this specimen 3,04 g.
Catalog reference: Munt. 158, KM 432. Berman 2115.
- 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 132, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2017.
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- 1684 piastra, DEXTERA TVA DOMINE PERCVSSIT INIMICVM, year IX, with bow
- (1685-88) grosso, "NOCET MINVS"
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- 1685 testone, MELIVS EST DARE QVAM ACCIPERE
- Coins and currency dated 1684
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