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Italian States: Papal/Roman States. Julius III (1550-55). silver Giulio, Anno II. Engraved by Benevuto
Cellini. Bust left, Rev. Roma standing left, 3.3g (Berman 992; Munt 16). Nearly extremely fine, crease
mark, quite nice for type.
$800
Italian States: Papal/Roman States. Innocent X (1644-1655), silver Piastra, Anno II. Bust right with date
below, Rev. Christ blessing a kneeling St. Peter with .ROMAE. below, 30.6g (Dav 4064; Berman 1814).
About very fine, light tooling, test cut on edge, toned.
Rare.
$1,100
Italian States: Papal/Roman States. Alexander VIII (1689-91), silver Piastra, 1690. Bust right, Rev. figure
of the church with tiara, temple, and insignia, date below in Roman numerals. Commemorates papal aid
to Venice during the war with the Turks, 29.4g (Dav 4100; KM 528; Berman 2173; Munt III-13). Nearly
extremely fine with lovely old cabinet toning.
$1,100
Italian States: Papal/Roman States. Innocent XIII (1721-1724), silver Mezzo Piastra, Anno II. Papal arms,
Rev. two reapers, 15.9g (Berman 2518; Munt 4; KM 784). Choice very fine,
very scarce.
$1,000