Papal States (1607) testone KM-41

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Jean Elsen sale 132, lot 581

This specimen was lot 581 in Jean Elsen sale 132 (Brussels, March 2017), where it sold for €130 (about US$165 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALIE, ETATS PONTIFICAUX, Paul V (1605-1621), (Camillo Borghese), AR teston, an 3, Rome. D/ Armoiries. R/ Saint Pierre, ten. une clé, et saint Paul, ten. une épée, deb. de f. Très Beau. (Italy, Pontifical State, Paul V (1605-21), silver testone, year 3, Rome mint. Obverse: arms; reverse: SS. Peter and Paul standing, bearing a key and a sword. Very fine.)"

Berman notes this type for years II, III and IIII. It is along the commoner of the eighteen different listed for Paul V.

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: 9.59 g, .916 fine silver[2], this specimen 9,14 g.

Catalog reference: Munt. 77a, KM 41. Berman 1560.

Source:

  • Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 132, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2017.

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