Papal States 1840-B 10 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 1717 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 2,000 CHF (about US$2,901 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIEN Vatikan - Kirchenstaat, Gregor XVI. 1831-1846. 10 Scudi 1840 / Anno X B, Bologna. Selten. (Italy, Papal States, Gregory XVI, 1831-46, ten scudi of 1840, year X, Bologna mint. Rare. NGC AU58.)"
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specifications: 17.33 g, 0.900 fine gold, .501 troy oz AGW, 28 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 1108, Mont. 17 (R2). Pagani 133. Fr-264, Ber-3281.
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