Papal States, Rome. Vatican City. Benedict XIV. 1740-1758. AV half escudo (13.7 mm, .88 g, 12 h). S · PETRVS, Nimbate and draped bust of St. Peter right / BEN / XIV, title in two lines amidst papal symbologica: crown with ribbons, crossed keys above, and wheat-sheaves beneath. Berman 2735; Muntoni 36 ; KM 939; Friedberg 233. VF, slight mis-strike on obverse border at 5:00 - generally very pleasing.
Ex Thomas Fitzgerald.