Papal States 1774 zecchino Fr-242
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This type was issued 1774 only after the death of Clement XIV (1769-74) and prior to the election of Pius VI (1774-99). It is scarce, verging on rare. Unfortunately, this specimen has had a mount crudely torn off, leaving a conspicuous mark.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.45 g, .998 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-242; KM 1024, Ber-2945.
- 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.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 7th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2003.
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