Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Gregory XIII AR Testone. Ancona mint, 1572-1585. GREGORIVS • XIII • PON • M •, bare-headed bust to right, wearing cope embroidered with figure of St. Peter holding key and book; • ANCO • below bust / • SVSPICE • ET • VALEBIS, coat-of-arms with rosette surmounted by crossed keys with double cord and triple crown. MIR 1214/15; Muntoni 244; Berman 1220. 9.45g, 30mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.