Watch List notes:

Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Paul IV AR Triplice Giulio (Testone). Ancona mint, 1557. Mazzeo Mazzei, mintmaster. • PAVLVS • IIII • PONT • MAX •, oval coat-of-arms in volute frame, surmounted by crossed keys and triple crown / S • PETRVS APOSTOLVS , St. Peter, wearing papal tiara, seated facing on throne with lion's heads, raising hand in benediction and holding upright keys; • AN (mintmaster's mark) CO • and date in two lines in exergue. MIR 1031/2; Muntoni 26; Berman 1045. 9.12g, 30mm, 3h.

Near Very Fine; pleasant old cabinet tone.