ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. AR Piastra (43mm, 31.83 g, 6h). Commemorating the canonization of St. Thomas of Villanova. Rome mint. Struck 1658.Triton XXV – Session 5 World, Silver Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. AR Piastra (43mm, 31.83 g, 6h). Commemorating the canonization of St. Thomas of Villanova. Rome mint. Struck 1658. Nimbate figure of 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 1850/2; Muntoni 7; Berman 1901; KM 290; Davenport 4070. Rich old toning, a few very light marks, minor edge marks. Good VF. A pleasing example of this highly artistic type. |