Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Pius IV AR Triplice Giulio (Testone). Macerata mint, 1559-1565. Mazzeo Mazzei, mintmaster. • PIVS • IIII • PONT • MAX •, oval Medici coat-of-arms in volute frame, surmounted by crossed keys and triple crown / S • PETRVS APOSTOLVS, St. Peter, nimbate, seated facing, head to right, raising hand in benediction and holding upright keys; date across fields; • MACER • (sic) in exergue. MIR 1075/2; Muntoni 77; Berman 1080. 9.33g, 31mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.