ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. AR Piastra (42mm, 31.68 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 1658. VF.Electronic Auction 526 World, Silver Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. AR Piastra (42mm, 31.68 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 1658. St. Peter reclining left, head right, raising hand in benediction, atop coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara / St. Thomas of Villanova standing right, giving alms to beggar seated left. MIR 1850/1; Muntoni 7; Berman 1901; KM 290. Once cleaned, now retoning, a few light scratches. VF. |