Italy
Papal States. Sede Vacante Scudo MDCCLVIII (1758) MS67+ NGC, Rome mint, KM1187, Dav-1462. A specimen worthy of inclusion in the finest of numismatic cabinets, with a sharp strike revealing wholesome and virtually undisturbed detail to match a delightful lustrous glow that resides in the fields. The overall appearance remains one of the fullest originality, a consequence of a perfectly balanced tone that accentuates the precisely chiseled features. Not at all surprisingly, the offering ranks as the absolute finest seen by either major grading service, no other example coming within even two full points of its certified condition.
Ex. Numismatica Varesi (November 2017, Lot 420); Asta Finarte (May 1975)
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 4000-5000 USD