Papal States 1721 1/2 grosso

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This mezzo grosso was struck during the reign of Innocent XIII (1721-24) to honor the Lateran basilica. Another, undated mezzo grosso was issued in 1721-24 (KM-777). The mezzo grosso was 2½ baiocchi or one fortieth of a scudo. Many varieties were issued in the 1720's.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.75 g, silver, 0.917 fine.

Catalog reference: KM-776, Ber-2528.

Source:

• Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.

Link to:

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• 1721 grosso
• (1721-24) giulio, Innocent XIII
• 1721 giulio, Lateran issue
• 1721 scudo d'oro, sede vacante
• (1722) grosso
• Coins and currency dated 1721
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