Lot 733
Italy -- Papal States. Scudo, 1829-R (Rome). Dav-188; KM-1303; CNI-XVII, 257, 2; Berman-3263. 26.47 grams. Sede Vacante Issue. Cardinal's hat and crossed keys over shield of arms of Cardinal Galeffi; above, parasol surmounted by dove within nimbus, date at right. Reverse: Saint Chiesa, nimbate, seated on clouds and gesturing with right hand towards Papal tiara and model of St Peter's, and holding cross in left hand. Superior strike, on reflective fields. Very clean, with only a few minor handling marks. Lightly toned gray, tending toward pinks and light russet. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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