Lot 874
Vatican. Zecchino, 1744. Fr-231; CNI XVII, pl.XVIII,18; Berman-2729; KM-943. 3.45 grams. 21.94 mm. Benedict XIV (Prospero Lambertini), 1740-1758. Year 4. Obv: Metaphor of church seated in the clouds. Leg: BENED. XIV - P.M. 1744 Reverse Arms below keys. Leg: REPENTE - DE.COELO. Rare date. NGC graded MS-62.
Pope Bernedict was a very active pope, reforming the education requirements of priests, and the means of dealing with non-Christian tribal natives. He also finally cataloged the Vatican library.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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