Papal City States "Quattrino" Bologna, 1706-1756

Jul 9, 2010
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Papal City States "Quattrino" Bologna, 1706-1756

I had the opportunity to do some detecting while on vacation in Italy, and found these two Copper coins about four feet from each other in a vineyard. The first is somewhat recognizable, and I can see what looks like a lion? and on the reverse several letters. The second is completely caked with dirt, and rinsing it off with water didnt help. Any help would be great!

WTH
 

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littlebill31

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Re: Ancient Italian coins found, any ideas what they could be?

I wish I could help, but I am no coin guy. Cool finds though. Must have been exciting. What year is the wheatie?
 

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Re: Ancient Italian coins found, any ideas what they could be?

Papal City States - Bologna "Quattrino" (Circa. 1706-1758)
 

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Re: Ancient Italian coins found, any ideas what they could be?

When I saw this post I said to myself "Iron Patch knows". :notworthy: :notworthy: IRON PATCH :notworthy: :notworthy:
 

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lookindown said:
When I saw this post I said to myself "Iron Patch knows". :notworthy: :notworthy: IRON PATCH :notworthy: :notworthy:


With the help of my book and being told where to look! ;D
 

Syrena Hunter

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Re: Ancient Italian coins found, any ideas what they could be?

Nice find....keep on detecting
 

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Re: Ancient Italian coins found, any ideas what they could be?

Wow, thanks so much. That really means a lot to know about these coins! I knew someone would know! What book did you find that in by the way?
 

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westerntreasurehunter said:
Wow, thanks so much. That really means a lot to know about these coins! I knew someone would know! What book did you find that in by the way?


Krause World Coins 1701-1800.
 

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westerntreasurehunter
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Re: Ancient Italian coins found, any ideas what they could be?

Awesome. Thanks again
 

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westerntreasurehunter
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Re: Papal City States "Quattrino" Bologna, 1706-1756

Thanks, I took some Insitu pics I will post pretty soon.
 

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