Papal States 1735 testone KM-862

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from Jean Elsen sale 132, lot 639

This specimen was lot 639 in Jean Elsen sale 132 (Brussels, March 2017), where it sold for €60 (about US$76 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALIE, ETATS PONTIFICAUX, Clément XII (1730-1740), (Lorenzo Corsini), AR teston, 1735, Rome. D/ Armoiries. R/ Dans un cartouche orné: URBE/ NOBILITATA et la date. presque Très Beau. (Italy, Pontifical State, Clement XII (1730-40), silver teston of 1735, Rome mint. Obverse: arms; reverse: motto in cartouche. about Very fine.)"

This is one of several testone issued for 1735. It is fairly common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 8.40 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen 8,33 g.

Catalog reference: Munt. 52; Berman 2632, KM 862.

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.
  • [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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