Papal States 1694 giulio KM-574

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from Jean Elsen sale 132, lot 622

This specimen was lot 622 in Jean Elsen sale 132 (Brussels, March 2017), where it sold for €150 (about US$190 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALIE, ETATS PONTIFICAUX, Innocent XII (1691-1700), (Antonio Pignatelli), AR giulio, 1694, an 4, Rome. D/ Armoiries. R/ BELLVM CONTERAM DE TERRA Une bombarde tirant à d. A g., un soldat ten. une lance. Très Beau. (Italy, Pontifical State, Innocent XII (1691-1700), silver giulio of 1694, year 4, Rome mint. Obverse: arms; reverse: a cannon fires to right; to left, a soldier bears a lance. Very fine.)"

This is one of twelve giulii for this ruler, this one a plea for peace between France and Austria during one of Louis XIV's wars.

Recorded mintage: unknown but a better type.

Specification: 3.05 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen 2,92 g.

Catalog reference: Munt. 54; Berman 2257, KM 574.

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.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 132, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2017.
  • Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.

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