Papal States 1861-R scudo Fr-277
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This specimen was lot 2869 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$192 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY | Vatican - Church State, Pius IX. 1846-1878. Scudo 1861 / Anno XVI R, Roma. Extremely fine." This type, struck 1858-65 at Rome, is not listed as rare but seldom turns up. The edge lettering was updated mid-year on the anniversary of the reign of the pope. The coinage was reformed to use centesimi and lire in 1867 but the Papal States were annexed by Italy in 1870 and the series ended.
Recorded mintage: 84,000.
Specification: 1.73 g, 0.900 fine gold, this specimen 1.78 g.
Catalog reference: KM 1361, Mont. 119 (R), Pagani 385, Fr-277, Ber-3308.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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