ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VIII. 1592-1605. AR Scudo d’argento – Piastra (39mm, 29.87 g, 5h). Carpentras mint. Ottavio Acquaviva, cardinal. Dated 1599 BM. Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 1065. Estimated: $ 7 500

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VIII. 1592-1605. AR Scudo d’argento – Piastra (39mm, 29.87 g, 5h). Carpentras mint. Ottavio Acquaviva, cardinal. Dated 1599 BM. Bust right, wearing piviale decorated with two figures / Coat-of-arms surmounted by tasseled gallero. MIR 1505/4; Muntoni 131 (same dies as illustration); Berman 1523; Davenport 8340. Toned, spot of edge filing, edge mark, slightly porous flan as made. Good VF. Extremely rare.

In 1274, Philippe III of France granted the Comtat Venaissin – and with it the city of Carpentras – to Pope Gregory X. The importance of the city would rise during the Avignon papacy, when it was made the capital of Comtat Venaissin. Carpentras city briefly hosted a Papal mint from 1586-1603, minting primarily minor denominations, as well as a few extremely rare large silver issues, such as this Scudo d’argento.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Four – Lot 920-1141 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 14 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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