ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Paul III. 1534-1549. AV Scudo d’oro (26mm, 3.29 g, 10h). Rome mint. Dies by Benvenuto Cellini. Struck 1534-1535. Near VF.Electronic Auction 557 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Papal, Gold Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Paul III. 1534-1549. AV Scudo d’oro (26mm, 3.29 g, 10h). Rome mint. Dies by Benvenuto Cellini. Struck 1534-1535. Crossed keys surmounted by papal tiara over coat-of-arms / St. Paul standing left, holding sword and gospel; lis below. MIR 867/2; Muntoni 20; Berman 904; Friedberg 65 (Vatican). Toned, edge splits and marks, areas of weak strike, hairlines and light scratches. Near VF. |