Papal States 1753 zecchino Fr-231

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type was struck 1741-56 for Benedict XIV and is among the more common of papal ducats. It is accompanied by a half ducat (Fr-232).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.45 g, 0.986 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW.

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

Source:

• 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.
• 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.

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