Watch List notes:

Italy, Bologna. Julius III (Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte). 1550-1555. Bianco (Silver, 30mm, 5.17 g 1). .IVLIVS.III.PONT.MAX. Bust of Julius III in ornate robes to right. Rev. .BONONIA.MATER.STVDIORVM. Lion rampant to left, holding banner. CNI X, p. 93, 6. Muntoni 66. Rare. Attractively toned. Nearly extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection.