ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Leo XII. 1823-1829. AR Scudo (40mm, 26.48 g, 12h). Bologna mint. Dated 1825 B. KM 1297.1; Davenport 187. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 WINGS APPROVED. Superbly toned gem coin with iridescent multicolored hues overall. Highest ever graded.
Purchased from M. Louis Teller, July 1979.