Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Gregory XIII AR Testone. Fano mint, 1572-1585. GREGORIVS • XIII • PON • M •, oval coat-of-arms in volute frame with fleur-de-lis surmounted by crossed keys and triple crown; city coat-of-arms in left field / • S • PETRVS • FANVM • FORTVNAE •, St. Peter standing facing, nimbate, holding upright keys and book. MIR 1261/7; Muntoni 376; Berman 1261. 9.05g, 30mm, 12h.
Good Fine; old cabinet tone. Extremely Rare.