Papal States 1773 1/2 scudo

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type was issued 1773 only for Clement XIV, and is the only half scudo of his reign. This type is not listed as expensive in the condition shown here but is rare nicer than Very Fine.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.21 g, 0.917 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 1208, Ber-2930.

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.
• Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.

Link to:

• 1759 mezzo scudo
• 1773 grosso
• 1773 doppio giulio
• 1773 testone
• 1774 zecchino
• 1774 mezzo scudo
• Coins and currency dated 1773
• return to coins of the Papal States