Papal States 1690 testone KM-A523

Heritage sale 3081, lot 30980

This specimen was lot 30980 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Italy: Papal States. Alexander VIII Testone Anno II (1690) MS61 NGC, Rome mint. Exceptionally handsome and possessing an eye appeal which seems to far exceed its awarded designation, the fields replete with fine die polish and slightly topaz luster." The reverse features SS. Magnus and Bruno standing and was also used on a gold quadrupla.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 9.16 g, silver, 0.917 fine.

Catalog reference: KM-A523, Ber-2175.

Source:

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.
Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.
^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Online Auction 3082, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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