Papal States 1779 1/2 scudo

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type was issued 1778-96 for Pius VI (1774-99) from the Rome mint. 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 1214, Ber-2961.

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:

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• 1778 4 bolognini
• 1780 scudo
• 1778 mezzo scudo
• Coins and currency dated 1779
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