Italy
Papal States. Pius IX gold 100 Lire Anno XXI (1866)-R MS63 NGC, Rome mint, KM1383, Fr-278, Pag-519. From a total issuance of 1,117 examples, and thus a relatively more difficult issue in the modern Italian series. Boldly struck, with fully outlined devices set within gleaming fields carrying sharp traces of die polish. Far better than most, and tied for the finest of this date seen by either major grading service.
Ex. Numismatica Genevensis Auction 2 (November 2002, Lot 854)
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD