Papal States 1835-B 5 scudi
The first coinage reform in the Papal States was implemented in the early 1830's during the reign of Gregory XVI (1831-46). All the doppie, zecchini, guili, testoni, etc., were dropped in favor of a silver scudo divided into one hundred baiocchi. Gold one, 2½, five and ten scudi were minted at Rome and Bologna until 1865. This specimen was lot 30154 in Heritage sale 3040 (Chicago, April 2015), where it sold for $1,292.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Papal States. Gregory XVI gold 5 Scudi 1835-B (Year V) MS62 NGC, Bologna mint, Rather pleasing for the grade with radiant surfaces that showcase a strong strike and semi-reflective field luster."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 8.66 g, 0.900 fine gold.
Catalog reference: KM 1107, Fr-266, Pag-137, Ber-3283.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage Signature Auction 3040, featuring the Santa Maria, the Alan Dean and the Valley View Life Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2015.
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