Papal States 1740 zecchino Fr-227

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This scarce type is listed for 1740 only, issued while the papal throne was vacant. It is accompanied by a half zecchino (Fr-228). Later in 1740, Benedict XIV was elected and his zecchini (Fr-231) commenced.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.45 g, .998 gold, .110 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-227, KM 934, Ber-2713.

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.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017

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