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| − | This specimen was lot 1261 in Sincona sale 63 ( | + | This specimen was lot 1261 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 140 CHF (about US$176 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ITALY | Vatican - Church State, Sixtus V. 1585-1590. 6 Bianchi 1587, Avignon. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Übliche Prägeschwäche. Unregelmässiger Schrötling.'' ([[Italy]], [[Vatican|Papal States]], Sixtus V, 1585-90, six bianchi of 1587, Avignon mint. Very fine-extremely fine, With the usual weak strike, Irregular flan.)"</blockquote> Berman notes this type for 1586-90 along with a teston and a [[Avignon (1585) 6 bianchi|six bianchi]] struck in the name of the local legate. |
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| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020. |
* Berman, Allen G., ''Papal Coins,'' South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991. | * Berman, Allen G., ''Papal Coins,'' South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991. | ||
| + | * Francesco Muntoni, ''Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici'', 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973. | ||
''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
| + | * [[Avignon (1585) 6 bianchi]] | ||
* [[Avignon 1599 1/2 piastra Ber-1504|1599 half piastra]] | * [[Avignon 1599 1/2 piastra Ber-1504|1599 half piastra]] | ||
| − | * [[Avignon 1608 1/2 franc KM- | + | * [[Avignon 1608 1/2 franc KM-12]] |
* [[Coins and currency dated 1587]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1587]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 63, 64]] | [[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 63, 64]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:59, 15 February 2026
This specimen was lot 1261 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 140 CHF (about US$176 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALY | Vatican - Church State, Sixtus V. 1585-1590. 6 Bianchi 1587, Avignon. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Übliche Prägeschwäche. Unregelmässiger Schrötling. (Italy, Papal States, Sixtus V, 1585-90, six bianchi of 1587, Avignon mint. Very fine-extremely fine, With the usual weak strike, Irregular flan.)"
Berman notes this type for 1586-90 along with a teston and a six bianchi struck in the name of the local legate.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: billon, this specimen 3.88 g.
Catalog reference: Berman 1390.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
- Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
- Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.
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