Italian States, Stato Pontificio (Papal States). Gregory XVI AR Mezzo Scudo. Rome mint, 1834. Niccolo Cerbara, die engraver. GREGORIVS • XVI • PON • MAX • A • VI, bust to right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta and embroidered stole; date and die-engraver's name below / S • ROMVALDVS • AB • CAMAL •, St. Romvaldus, nimbate, kneeling to right under tree, holding crucifix, rock with stick leaning against and skull on top before him; denomination and mintmark in exergue. MIR 3094/4; Muntoni 8a; Berman 3275. 13.23g, 32mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine; pleasant old cabinet tone with attractive iridescence, a wonderful example.