The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

CNG 88, Lot: 1904. Estimate $750. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Clemens XI (Giovanni Francesco Albani). 1700-1721. AR Piastra (45mm, 31.81 g, 12h). Rome mint. Dually-dated RY 4 and 1704. Garnished coat-of-arms / The Nunc dimittis (Luke 2.25-35): Simeon the Righteous standing right within Temple of Jerusalem, holding Jesus; Mary and Joseph to right; other onlookers to left. CNI XVII 48; Muntoni 43; Serafini 56-7; Berman 2380; Davenport 1432; KM 671. VF, toned, a few minor rim nicks.