ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. AR Piastra (42mm, 31.65 g, 12h). Commemorating the canonization of St. Thomas of Villanova. Rome mint. Struck 1658. Fine.

Electronic Auction 575
Lot: 769.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

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Estimate: $ 200

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. AR Piastra (42mm, 31.65 g, 12h). Commemorating the canonization of St. Thomas of Villanova. Rome mint. Struck 1658. St. Peter reclining left, head right, raising hand in benediction, atop coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara / St. Thomas of Villanova standing right, giving alms to beggar seated left. MIR 1850/1; Muntoni 7; Berman 1901; KM 290. Toned, a few light scratches, edge mark. Fine.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 14:16:00 ET.

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