ITALY. Papal Coinage. Pius IX, 1846-1878. Scudo (Silver, 37 mm, 26.89 g, 6 h), Rome, RY 7 and 1853. PIVS•IX•PON• - MAX•AN•VII• Draped bust of Pius IX to left. Rev. SCVDO / 1853 within wreath. Berman 3309. Muntoni 10a. Extremely fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.