CNG 105, Lot: 1153. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AV 50 Lire (28mm, 16.23 g, 7h). Rome mint. Dually dated RY 24 and 1870 R. Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Denomination and date within wreath. Muntoni 39b; Berman 3331; KM 1388; Friedberg 279 (Vatican). Good VF, edge marks. Rare.