Papal States 1769 zecchino Fr-239

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type was struck 1769 only after the death of Clement XIII (1758-69) and prior to the election of Clement XIV (1769-74). It is accompanied by a half ducat (Fr-241).

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

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

Catalog reference: KM 1011, Fr-239, Ber-2924.

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.

Link to:

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