Papal States (1729) grosso

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This date is listed in the SCWC for 1726 for Benedict XIII (1724-30). The grosso was five baiocchi or one twentieth of a scudo. Many varieties were issued in the 1730's.

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: 1.34 g, silver, 0.917 fine.

Catalog reference: KM-815, Ber-2571.

Source:

• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

Link to:

• (1725) grosso
• 1729 zecchino
• (1734) giulio
• (1735) grosso, St. Paul reverse
• (1735) grosso, St. Peter reverse
• Coins and currency dated 1729
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