ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. AR Testone – Triplice giulio (29mm, 9.26 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck 1574-1575. Near VF.Electronic Auction 557 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Papal, Silver Sold For $ 110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. AR Testone – Triplice giulio (29mm, 9.26 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck 1574-1575. Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Moses kneeling left, arms spread, holding staff transforming into serpent; Holy Father in clouds to upper left. MIR 1131/1; Muntoni 68; Berman 1168. Toned, double struck, areas of weak strike, die breaks and cud. Near VF. |