Papal States 1843-R scudo Dav-192
This specimen was lot 31445 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $840. The catalog description[1] noted, "Papal States. Gregory XVI Scudo 1843/2-R Anno XIII MS63+ NGC, Rome mint. Of exceptional quality for the issue, with lustrous champagne color that resides beneath the even, dove-gray tone. The raised elements have been beautifully executed, while few marks of consequence are noted. Absolutely choice, and given the coveted plus designation for its strong technical features." This type was struck 1835-46 at Rome and at Bologna 1835, 1838 only.
Recorded mintage: 3,489, a common date for the type.
Specification: 26.89 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Mont-88, KM 1324, Dav-192, Ber-3285.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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