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Lot # 55
Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Gregory XIII AR Testone. Ancona mint, 1572-1585. Stefano Benincasa, mintmaster. GREGORIVS • XIII • P • M •, oval coat-of-arms in volute frame, surmounted by crossed keys with double cord and triple crown / • S • PETRVS • APOSTOLVS, St. Peter, nimbate, seated facing on throne with dragon heads, raising hand in benediction and holding large upright key; • AN (mintmaster's mark) CO • in exergue. MIR 1203/2; Muntoni 230; Berman 1218. 8.88g, 29mm, 4h. Near Very Fine; pleasant old cabinet tone.