Italy, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Paul IV AR Testone. Ancona mint, 1557. Mazzeo Mazzei, mint master. • PAVLVS IIII • • PONT MAX •, tiara and cross keys above Carafa arms / • S • PETRVS • • APOSTOLVS •, St Peter enthroned facing; • AN (three crossed clubs) CO • and date in exergue. Dubbini/Mancinelli p. 140, 3; Muntoni 26; CNI 1; MIR 1031/2; Berman 1045. 9.47g, 30mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine.
From the Vitangelo Collection.