Papal States 1835-B 10 scudi
This specimen was lot 32668 in Heritage Sale 3115 (Chicago, May 2024), where it sold for $1,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "Italy: Papal States. Gregory XVI gold 10 Scudi Anno V (1835)-B MS61 NGC, Bologna mint. An especially compelling first year of type, featuring the ornately-engraved bust of Gregory elevated by notable mint brilliance, and bested by just a single occupant at NGC." This type is listed for 1835-45 and was struck in Rome and Bologna (shown here). In the reform of 1834, the medieval grossi, giulii and testone were dropped and 100 baiocchi = 1 scudo. 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: 17.33 g, 0.900 fine gold.
Catalog reference: KM 1108, Fr-264, Pag-131, Ber-3281.
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- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2024 May 8 - 10 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3115, featuring the Ezen Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2024.
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