Watch List notes:

Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Sede Vacante AR Mezzo Scudo. Bologna mint, 1823. SEDE VACANTE (date), coat-of-arms upon Maltese cross, surmounted by cross, crossed keys with hanging cords and pavilion / AVXILIVM DE SANCTO •, Personification of the Holy Church, veiled and radiant, seated facing on clouds, holding keys and domed temple on cloud to right; mintmark below. MIR 3068/1; Muntoni 5; Berman 3249. 14.97g, 34mm (51mm with loop), 12h.

Very Fine; ornate hanging loop attached.