Watch List notes:

Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Gregory XIII AR Testone. Ancona mint, 1572-1585. GREGORIVS • XIII • PON • M •, oval coat-of-arms in volute frame, surmounted by crossed keys and triple crown / • S • PETRVS • APOSTOLVS, St. Peter, nimbate, seated facing on throne with dragon heads, raising hand in benediction and holding large upright key; coat-of-arms of Governor of Ancona in lower left field, coat-of-arms of Commissioner of Royal Apostolic Chamber in Ancona in lower right field, • ANCONA • in exergue. MIR 1204/7; Muntoni 232; Berman 1218. 9.27g, 30mm, 10h.

Near Very Fine; pleasant light cabinet tone.