Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Gregory XIII AR Testone. Ancona mint, 1574. GREGORIVS • XIII • PON • M •, oval coat-of-arms in volute frame, surmounted by crossed keys and triple crown / • S • PETRVS • ANCONA •, St. Peter, nimbate, seated facing, raising hand in benediction and large upright key; • (date) • in exergue. MIR 1205/1; Muntoni 223; Berman 1217. 9.49g, 31mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Extremely Rare.