

Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Pius II AR Grosso. Rome mint, 1458-1465. Andrea Nicolai, mintmaster. ✠ • PIVS • PAPA SECVNDVS •, coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys tied with ring and triple crown, all in quadrilobe / [S] PETRVS S [PAVLVS], the two apostles, nimbate, standing facing; on the left, St. Peter holding upright key and book, on right, St. Paul holding upright sword and book; monogram in centre. MIR 363/4; Muntoni 18; Berman 365. 3.65g, 27mm, 11h. Good Very Fine; pierced.