Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Sede Vacante AR Piastra. Rome mint, 1689. Mons. Guiseppe D'Aste, mint president. SEDE • VACANTE • (date), coat-of-arms upon Maltese cross, surmounted by cross, hat with cords and bows, crossed keys with trailing double cords and pavilion / EMITTE • SPIRITVM • TVVM, Holy Spirit in form of dove flying facing, radiant, flames around; • RO(mintmark)MA • in exergue. MIR 2063/1; Muntoni 3; Berman 2159. 31.07g, 45mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; edge marks from previous mount(?), beautiful old cabinet tone.