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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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Papal States. Sixtus V Piastra 1588 Anno IV VF Details (Plugged) NGC, Rome mint, Dav-8329, B-1313. An outstanding representative of this rare issue, likely plugged at 12 o'clock on the reverse, but masterfully repaired and re-engraved. Some light smoothing is noted in the fields, but is now toned over in an appealing light-gray. Very rare.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
Papal States. Sixtus V Piastra 1588 Anno IV VF Details (Plugged) NGC, Rome mint, Dav-8329, B-1313. An outstanding representative of this rare issue, likely plugged at 12 o'clock on the reverse, but masterfully repaired and re-engraved. Some light smoothing is noted in the fields, but is now toned over in an appealing light-gray. Very rare.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD