Lot 734
Italian States -- Papal States. Scudo, 1846-R (Rome). Dav-193; KM-1324. 26.90 grams. Sede Vacante Issue. Papal tiara and crossed keys over ornate shield of arms, parasol and globus cruciger above. Reverse: Dove within nimbus. Sharp full strike, on reflective fields. Clean, problem-free example. Lightly toned, with faint hues of multi-colored iridescence. NGC graded MS-65.
Sede Vacante stands for the time when no pope was ruling. The previous pope had either died or resigned. During this period, the rule passed to Cardinal Camerlengo. The coat of arms on the coins changed from the Papal Tiara over the keys to the "Umbraculum," or umbrella. Once a new pope would be elected, the tiara reappeared. Here is a superb example of this classic type.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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