Papal States 1778 1/2 scudo

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type was issued 1778-96 for Pius VI (1774-99) from the Rome mint. This type is not listed as expensive in the condition shown here but is rare nicer than Very Fine. Regnal years IV (shown here) and V are recorded for 1778.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.21 g, 0.917 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 1214, Ber-2961.

Source:

• 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.

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