CNG 88, Lot: 1910. Estimate $750. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Beatus Pius IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti). 1846-1878. AR 2½ Lire (30mm, 12.50 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 226; Muntoni 46; Serafini 441-2; Berman 3338; Pagani 552; Gigante 284; KM 1384. Choice EF. Exceptional for issue.