Papal States 1740 grosso KM-924

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from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection
Papal States 1740 grosso rev Tom F.jpg

This type is listed in the SCWC for 1739 on the death of Clement XIII (1730-40). Four other grossi were issued in 1740 (KM 928, KM 926, KM 927, KM 806). Berman mentions two grossi for the sede vacante; this one (Ber-2719) and one with clouds added below the dove on the reverse (Ber-2720). Both are scarce. The grosso was five baiocchi or one twentieth of a scudo. Many varieties were issued in the 1740's.

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: 1.34 g, 0.917 fine silver, 19 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM-924, Ber-2719.

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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