Papal States 1743 zecchino Fr-231
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This specimen was lot 2021 in Sincona sale 94 (Zurich, October 2024), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$ including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIEN Vatikan - Kirchenstaat, Benedikt XIV. 1740-1758. Zecchino 1743, Roma. Sehr schön. Leichte Fassungsspuren. (Italy, the Papal States, Benedict XIV, 1740-50, zecchino of 1743, Rome mint. Very Fine, Some traces of jewelry.)"
This type was struck 1741-56 and is among the more common of papal ducats.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.38 g.
Catalog reference: KM 943, Ber-2729, Fr-231.
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