Papal States 1825-R scudo Dav-186
The first specimen was lot 4633 in Sincona sale 9 (Zürich, October 2012), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$696 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIEN Vaticano Leo XII. 1823-1829. Scudo 1825 A. II, Roma. Vorzüglich. (Vatican, Leo XII, 1823-29, scudo of 1825, year II, Rome mint, extremely fine.)"
This type is listed for 1825-26 and was struck in Rome (shown here) and Bologna. The early coinage of the Papal States used an antique monetary system. Five quattrini = one baiocco; 5 baiocchi = 1 grosso; 6 grossi = 4 carlini = 3 paoli = 1 testone; 10 testone = 1 doppia; 100 baiocchi = 1 scudi. In 1866, the currency was reformed to use centesimi and lire in order to match that of the surrounding kingdom of Italy. In 1870, the Papal States were occupied and annexed by the kingdom of Italy and coinage ceased until 1929.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 26.42 g, 0.917 fine silver, .779 troy oz ASW, the first specimen 26,40 g.
Catalog reference: Pag. 131, KM 1297.2, Dav-186, Ber-3255.
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- [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.
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