Watch List notes:

Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Sixtus V AR Testone. Bologna mint, 1585-1590. Giambattista and Pietro Gambaro, mintmasters. SIXTVS • V • PONT • MAX, bare-headed bust to right, wearing cope embroidered with three figures and buckle with head of the Redeemer / HINC • FIDES • ET • FORTITVDO, helmeted figure of Felsina seated to left on bundle of weapons, foot on helmet, holding banner and book, books behind; BONONIA in exergue. MIR 1354/1; Muntoni 96; Berman 1360. 9.90g, 32mm, 12h.

Very Fine. Very Rare.