Papal States 1769 2 giulio KM-1008

another specimen, from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type was minted 1769 only for Clement XIV (1769-74). The doppio giulio was twenty baiocchi, while the scudo was one hundred baiocchi. The SCWC notes this type as somewhat scarce. Two other doppie giuli are noted for 1769, a sede vacante issue (KM 1007) and a regular issue for Clement XIV (KM 1009).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.38 g, silver, 0.917 fine.

Catalog reference: KM-1008, Ber-2932.

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.

Link to:

• 1761 doppio giulio
• 1769 grosso
• 1769 giulio
• 1769 doppio giulio, sede vacante
• 1769 zecchino
• 1770 testone
• 1772 doppio giulio
• Coins and currency dated 1769
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