Triton XVI, Lot: 1483. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Sede Vacante. 1829. AR Mezzo Scudo (34mm, 13.26 g, 12h). Cardinal Francesco Galeffo , camerlengo. Rome mint. Dated 1829 R (in Roman numerals). Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and canopy; above, radiant dove flying left / Personification of the Church seated facing in clouds, holding cross; Papal tiara to left, façade of church in background. CNI XVII 3; Muntoni 3; Berman 3264. Superb EF, attractive cabinet toning.