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© Bertolami Fine Arts
Doppio Giulio - Clement XIII Bust
| Silver (.917) | 5.23 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XIII (Clemens XIII) (1758-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1766 |
| Value | 2 Giuli (0.2) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.23 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Allegorical figure of Holy Mother Church seated on clouds holding holy door and keys.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVPRA·FIRMAM PE TRAM 1766
Translation: Above the firm Rock
Edge
Embossed Leaves
Comment
Varieties:The KM (#998) and Berman (#2899) catalogs assign a single catalog reference to all dates, but there is significant variation in the reverse design:
- 1760 (Muntoni 17) has the reverse figure turned to the right and bareheaded. The legend keeps the word PETRAM intact, the date is at 6:00 and is divided by the DeVecchis family arms:
Copyright @Numismatica Ranieri
- 1761 (Muntoni 18) is similar to the 1760, but there are no arms dividing the date:
Copyright @Bolaffi
- 1762-1766 (Muntoni 19/19a/19b) have the figure facing forward with the head covered and dividing the last word in the legend PE - TRAM, with date at 4:00 (main photos)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Doppio Giulio - Clement XIII (Bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious upheaval in the Papal States. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Clement XIII, who was a controversial figure known for his support of the Jesuits and his opposition to the Enlightenment. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the pope on one side and an image of St. Peter on the other, reflects the religious and political themes of the time. Despite the turmoil of the era, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
