Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Gregory XIII AR Testone. Rome mint, 1572-1585. Meo Neri and Orazio Spadio, mintmasters. GREGORIVS • XIII • PON • M • A • X • (mintmasters' mark), bare-headed bust to left, wearing cope embroidered with figure of St. Peter / • AGGREGATA • RELIGIO •, Religion seated to left, holding upright keys and resting arm on domed temple; • ROMA • in exergue. MIR 1183/4; Muntoni 13b; Berman 1144. 9.39g, 30mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Rare.