Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 31 28 Aug 2019
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ITALY. Papal States. Pius III (Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini). Consecrated October 1,1503 but died 17 October 1503. Æ medal. 43.69 gm. 44 mm. Bust right of Pius III; M D III PIVS III PONT MAX around / Cesare Borgia kneeling, pleading to Pius for protection from the Orsini; SVB VMBRA ALARVM TVARVM around, M D III below. Mazio 31. Lincoln 420-1. FDC; obverse die break; beautiful high relief medal.