CNG 99, Lot: 1029. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Sede Vacante. 1823. AR Mezzo Scudo (34mm, 13.21 g, 12h). Bologna mint. Dated 1823 (in Roman numerals). Coat-of-arms; date in legend / Holy Mother Church seated right on clouds, holding keys and model of church; B (mintmark) in exergue. Edge: IN TERRA PAX (star). CNI X 4; Muntoni 5; Berman 3249. EF, toned, some adjustment marks on obverse.