Papal States 1769 grosso

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type is listed in the SCWC for 1769-74. It is fairly common. The grosso was five baiocchi, while the scudo was one hundred baiocchi.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.34 g, silver, .917 fine.

Catalog reference: KM 1005, Ber-2934.

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.

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