Papal States 1738 quattrino KM-884

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type is listed in the SCWC for 1738-42; it was struck at Rome. There are two quattrini for 1738: KM 884 (year IX) with wreath reverse, shown here; and KM 883 with plain reverse, issued 1738 (year VIII and IX) only. Additional quattrini were struck at Gubbio (KM 120).

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: 2.1 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM-884, Ber-2673.

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.

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