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Papal States. Adriano VI -- Adriaan Florensz (1522-1523). Fiorino di Camera, nd. Roma. Papal crown and crossed keys over Florensz Arms, rev. St. Peter left, fishing from boat, S. PETRVS. ALMA. ROMA (annulet stops, annulet cruciform begins legend). Ber 797, CNI 8, M.2, Fr.51. Born in Utrecht, Adriano VI was the only Dutch Pope, and the last non-Italian to hold the office until the election of John Paul II. Adriano zealously pursued reform. His ascetism and strictness cast him as barbarian in eyes of the Romans, who mocked him on the Pasquino and rejoiced at his death. PCGS MS 63 (wrong Fr. number on holder). A Choice example of this lovely type.

($10000-15000)