287, Lot: 718. Estimate $100. Sold for $190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Sixtus V (Felice Peretti di Montalto). 1585-1590. Æ Medal (34mm, 21.20 g, 12h). Dually-dated RY 1 and 1585. Bust right, wearing zucchetto and mantum / S. Francesco d’Assisi standing left, supporting the tilting church. Mazio –; Lincoln 768-9. Good VF, light brown surfaces, a few marks.

From an old English collection.