Papal States 1752 zecchino Fr-231

Heritage sale 3024, lot 25004

This specimen was lot 25004 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $646.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Papal States. Benedict XIV gold Zecchino 1752 XIII, AU53 NGC, a highly attractive coin with old-time patina and bold design features." This type was struck 1741-56 and is among the more common of papal ducats.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.45 g, .996 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM 943, Fr-231, Ber-2729.

Source:

• Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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