ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Paul III. 1534-1549. AR Grosso – Mezzo paolo (21.5mm, 1.68 g, 4h). Rome mint. Dies by Benvenuto Cellini. Struck 1534-1540. Near VF.

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The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Papal, Silver

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Paul III. 1534-1549. AR Grosso – Mezzo paolo (21.5mm, 1.68 g, 4h). Rome mint. Dies by Benvenuto Cellini. Struck 1534-1540. Crossed keys surmounted by papal tiara over coat-of-arms / St. Peter standing facing, head right, holding gospel and keys. MIR 871/1; Muntoni 71; Berman 916. Lightly toned, double struck, ragged edge, a few light scratches. Near VF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection, purchased from Allen Berman.


Closing Date and Time: 6 March 2024 at 13:08:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.