Watch List notes:

Italy, Rome. Julius II (Giuliano Della Rovere). 1503-1513. Giulio (Silver, 28mm, 3.87 g 4), dies by Piermaria Sebaldi da Pescia, sometimes known as Tagliacarne (1455-after 1522), undated. (oak branch with acorn and two leaves)IVLIVS.II.PONTIFEX.MAXIMVS Bare-headed and draped bust of Julius II to right, wearing robes ornamented with oak leaves. Rev. LVMINARIA.VERAE.FIDEI / ROMA Sts. Peter and Paul embracing each other; at bottom to right, Fugger symbol. Berman 570. CNI XV, p. 324, 47. Muntoni 24. Rare. Attractively toned, struck on a broad flan and with a brutally powerful portrait. Nearly extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection.