Papal States 1766 zecchino Fr-237
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This specimen was lot 22183 in Heritage sale 3021 (New York, January 2013), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Papal States. Clement XIII gold Zecchino 1766 VIII, AU55 NGC, very little wear evident, considerable original mint luster." This type was struck 1759-69. For 1766, years VIII (shown here) and IX exist.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.45 g, .996 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 984, Fr-237, Ber-2890.
- Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.
- 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.
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