Italy
Papal States. Pius IX gold 100 Lire 1866-R Anno XXI AU58 NGC, Rome mint, KM1383. Fr-278. Massive and with tremendous appeal, this nearly mint-state specimen features lustrous, harvest-gold tone and prooflike fields that glisten upon rotation. Light handling marks, as well as just a hint of highpoint wear are all within the confines of the grade. A relatively low-mintage type, highly attractive and with much allure.
Estimate: 6000-7000 USD