CNG 88, Lot: 1909. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Beatus Pius IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti). 1846-1878. AR 5 Lire (37mm, 25.00 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dually-dated RY 21 and 1867. Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Denomination and date in three lines; all within wreath. CNI XVII 225; Muntoni 45; Serafini 435; Berman 3337; Pagani 548; Gigante 281; Davenport 195; KM 1385. Choice EF. Exceptional for issue. Rare.