Watch List notes:

Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Sixtus V AR Testone. Rome mint, 1585-1590. Meo Neri and Orazio Spadio, mintmasters. SIXTVS • V • PONT • MAX • A • I (mintmaster's mark), oval coat-of-arms in volute frame, cherub to either side, surmounted by crossed keys and triple crown / • AGGREGATA • RELIGIO •, Religion seated to left, holding upright keys and resting arm on domed temple; • ROMA • in exergue. MIR 1301/1; Muntoni 8; Berman 1315. 9.53g, 31mm, 9h.

Near Very Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone.