CNG 100, Lot: 824. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AV 50 Lire (28mm, 16.15 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated year 22 and 1868-R. Bust left / Denomination and date within wreath. Muntoni 39; Berman 3331; KM 1388; Friedberg 279. EF, a few hairlines. Low mintage of 1,172.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from M. Louis Teller, January 1985.