Papal States 1774 1/2 scudo

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type was issued 1774 after the death of Clement XIV and prior to the election of Pius VI (1774-99). This type is not listed as expensive in the condition shown here but is rare nicer than Very Fine. The SCWC incorrectly lists this as being minted in 1794.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.21 g, 0.917 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 1209, Ber-2946.

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:

• 1773 mezzo scudo
• 1774 doppio giulio
• 1774 zecchino
• 1775 mezzo scudo
• Coins and currency dated 1774
• return to coins of the Papal States