Papal States 1761 giulio
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This specimen was lot 895 in Steve Album Auction 53 (Santa Rosa, CA, September 2025), where it sold for $360. The catalog description[1] noted, "PAPAL STATES: Clement XIII, 1758-1769, AR giulio, 1761 year III, a wonderful lustrous mint state example! PCGS graded MS64." This type was struck 1761 in regnal years III and IV. The reverse legend, "THESAVRIZATE / IN / COELIS", is taken from Matthew 6:20-21, "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 2.69 g, 0.917 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-1000, Berman-2901.
- Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.
- [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Hanbing Feng, Auction 53, featuring Selections from the Dr. Robert A. Rosenfeld, Almer H. Orr III, Dr. Dirk Loer and Joe Sedillot Collections, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2025.
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