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Rare Johannes
VIII
Denier
1433
Italian States. Papal/Roman States. Johannes VIII, with Carlo II il Calvo (the Bald) or Carlo III il Grosso
(the Fat). (872-882). Silver Denier, undated. Rome mint. Struck 881-882. Monogram. Rev. Draped bust of
St. Pietro facing slightly left, holding cruciform scepter; S/C/S to left, P/E/TR/VS to right. (Berman 36;
CNI XV 5; Muntoni 2).
Rare.
Very fine.
$ 9,000
Very Rare Benedict
IV
Denier
1434
Italian States. Papal/Roman States. Benedict IV with Louis III, (901-903). Silver Denier, undated. Rome
mint. 1.05 g. Bust of St. Peter facing, S P at sides. Rev. Open hand, R O at sides. (Berman 55; Biaggi 204;
CNI XV,6; Dep 867A; Munt-3).
Very rare.
Very fine.
$ 10,000
1435
Italian States. Papal/Roman States. Giulio III, (1550-1555). Gold Scudo d’oro, undated, 3.40 g, Rome.
Arms, IVLIVS III P M A III. Rev. Draped bust of Christ left, nimbate, VIA VERITAS ET VITA. Irregular
edge. (Munt 4; Berman 984; Fr 69).
Rare.
Extremely fine.
$ 3,250