ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VIII. 1689-1691. AR Testone (33mm, 8.98 g, 11h). Rome mint. Dually dated 1690 and RY 1.

Triton XXV – Session 5
Lot: 5473. Estimated: $ 500

World, Silver

Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VIII. 1689-1691. AR Testone (33mm, 8.98 g, 11h). Rome mint. Dually dated 1690 and RY 1. Bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and mantum / Two yoked oxen plowing right; in exergue, coat-of-arms surmounted by tasseled gallero. MIR 2084; Muntoni 16; Berman 2176; KM 524. Toned, a few light scratches, minor edge marks. VF.

From the Richard L. Horst Collection, purchased from Pegasi.

The reverse type commemorates Alexander’s efforts to provide grain to the population of the Papal states, as well as his promotion of agriculture in the area.

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