Lot no. 1684
ITALY - ITALIE
Vatican, Urban VIII (1623-1644). Teston 1643 - An XX, Rome.
Av. VRBANVS. VIII. PONT. MAX. Bust right; below A. (date).
Rv. VIVIT - .DEVS. Saint Michael, in armour, slaying the dragon with his spear. In the field on the right, the coat of arms of the masters Antonio Francesco Franzetti and Prospero Pavia and the initials GM of the engraver Gaspare Morone.
MIR.1709/1 - Munt.82 - KM - cf. 193; Silver - 9.51 g - 29.5 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only engraved example!
PCGS AU55 (51871689).
Irregularly shaped blank with traces of die-cutting. Very fine representation of Saint Michael on the reverse. With a light grey patina, orange in places. A superb piece.
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