ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Urban VIII. 1623-1644. AR Testone (30mm, 9.55 g, 10h). Rome mint. Dated RY 6 (AD 1629/30). Near VF.Electronic Auction 557 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Papal, Silver Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Urban VIII. 1623-1644. AR Testone (30mm, 9.55 g, 10h). Rome mint. Dated RY 6 (AD 1629/30). Crossed keys surmounted by papal tiara over coat-of-arms / Sts. Peter and Paul standing facing; radiant dove above. MIR 1699/8; Muntoni 62; Berman 1723; KM 157. Toned, areas of weak strike, faint porosity, edge marks, a few hairlines. Near VF. |