287, Lot: 741. Estimate $100. Sold for $190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius VIII (Francesco Saverio Castiglioni). 1829-1830. Æ Medal (43mm, 37.21 g, 12h). By G. Girometti. Dually-dated RY 1 and 1829 in Roman numerals. Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Mary standing facing, holding chalice and long cross; cherubs to left and right, holding tiara and key, respectively. Mazio Supp. 597; Lincoln –. EF, dark brown surfaces, with underlying luster.

From an old English collection.