Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Sede Vacante AR Piastra. Rome mint, 1667. Nicolo Martelli and Filippo Ubertini, mintmasters. SEDE VACANTE (date), coat-of-arms with conch shell upon Maltese cross, surmounted by cross, hat with cords and bows, crossed keys with double cords and pavilion; cross below / ILLVXIT ILLVCESCAT ADHVC (bee), Holy Spirit in form of dove flying facing, radiant, flames below; RO(mintmaster's mark)MA in exergue. MIR 1919/1; Muntoni 4; Berman 1988. 32.03g, 44mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; previously pierced and plugged, beautiful old cabinet tone. Very Rare.